Drainage & Irrigation Services in Lafayette, LA

If water regularly collects in low areas of your yard, stays soggy after rain, or drains toward your home or foundation, a French drain may help. We can evaluate the property and determine whether a French drain or another drainage solution is more appropriate.

The best solution depends on where the water comes from, the slope of the property, soil conditions, and where the water can safely be redirected. Solutions may include French drains, catch basins, channel drains, surface drains, grading, or swales.

Drainage costs vary depending on the type of system, drainage problem, property layout, length of pipe or drain required, excavation, and site conditions. Flowergirls Landscaping provides free estimates so we can evaluate the property and recommend an appropriate drainage solution.

Yes. Flowergirls Landscaping installs and repairs underground irrigation systems for residential and commercial properties. Services include underground lines, sprinkler heads, valves, irrigation zones, controllers, leak repairs, and troubleshooting.

Poor drainage can allow excess water to collect around a home and contribute to erosion, soil movement, moisture problems, and other issues around the foundation. Proper drainage helps direct water away from vulnerable areas of the property.

A French drain collects water through a gravel-filled trench containing perforated pipe, making it useful for managing water within saturated soil. A catch basin collects surface water at a specific low point and redirects it through underground drainage pipe. Some properties benefit from using both.

In many cases, yes. We try to minimize disruption to existing lawns and landscaping when installing drainage systems. The amount of disturbance depends on the drainage solution, pipe locations, excavation required, and existing landscape conditions.

Common signs include unusually wet or soggy areas, unexplained puddles, low sprinkler pressure, zones that are not watering correctly, water surfacing from the ground, or an unexpected increase in water usage. We can inspect the irrigation system to locate and repair the problem.

Installation time depends on the size of the property, type of system, excavation requirements, accessibility, and complexity of the project. Smaller projects may be completed relatively quickly, while larger drainage or underground irrigation systems can require additional time.

Yes. Flowergirls Landscaping serves Lafayette and surrounding Acadiana communities, including Youngsville, Broussard, Scott, Carencro, Duson, Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Rayne, Church Point, Cade, and nearby areas.