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title: Yard Drainage Solutions Kansas City | Premier Gutters KC
description: Complete yard drainage for the KC metro - French drains, channel drains, catch basins, dry wells, buried downspouts and sump discharge lines - engineered for Kansas City clay.
source_url: https://premiergutterskc.com/services/yard-drainage/
site: Premier Gutters KC
phone: (816) 469-9563
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Service · Kansas City Metro

# Yard Drainage Solutions

TL;DR

Complete yard drainage for the Kansas City metro, engineered for KC clay: French drains ($25–$60/LF), buried downspout extensions ($300–$700/line), catch basins & yard drains ($350–$750 each), driveway channel drains ($1,500–$3,500), and dry wells ($800–$2,200). NDS-certified drainage contractor, every trench photographed before backfill, 10-year workmanship warranty.

## The systems we install

- **French drains** — perforated pipe in washed rock and woven filter fabric for soggy yards and water at the foundation. $25–$60 per linear foot. https://premiergutterskc.com/services/french-drains/
- **Channel drains** — grated trench drains cut into driveways, patios, and garage entries. Most driveways $1,500–$3,500. https://premiergutterskc.com/services/channel-drains/
- **Catch basins & yard drains** — point collection for ponding low spots, $350–$750 per basin installed. https://premiergutterskc.com/services/catch-basins-yard-drains/
- **Dry wells** — underground storage for lots with no discharge point, $800–$2,200, honestly recommended only when KC clay allows. https://premiergutterskc.com/services/dry-wells/
- **Buried downspout extensions** — underground roof-water lines, $300–$700 per line, whole house $1,500–$3,500. https://premiergutterskc.com/services/downspouts/
- **Sump pump discharge lines** — buried exterior runs that stop sump water recycling back to the foundation. https://premiergutterskc.com/services/sump-pump-discharge/

## Why Kansas City is different

KC sits on heavy shrink-swell clay that barely absorbs water. Systems designed for sandy soil fail here. Our design rule: move water to a real discharge point (daylight outlet or pop-up emitter) instead of hoping the ground drinks it. Laser-shot slope (1" per 8 ft minimum), virgin HDPE or Schedule 40 pipe, washed rock, woven filter fabric.

## Proof

Every open trench, pipe run, and outlet is photographed before backfill — buried work is invisible the day after it's done, so we document it. NDS Certified Professional Drainage Contractor (verify: https://www.credential.net/2a0a970b-fddb-40eb-a602-c400d0aebac1).

## Process

1. Free water assessment — trace the water, shoot grades
2. System design and quote with published pricing
3. Install and photograph before backfill
4. Restore the surface and water-test the system

Free assessments across the KC metro: (816) 469-9563 · https://premiergutterskc.com/services/yard-drainage/