Drain Installation That Keeps Water Away From Your Property
Wet basement, soggy lawn, or water pooling by your foundation? Aaron Excavating designs and digs drainage systems that collect water and carry it safely away — the right way, the first time.
French Drain Installation Company & Full Drainage Solutions
As a local French drain installation company with our own excavators, we install the drainage your property actually needs — not a one-size-fits-all fix. If you've been searching for drainage and excavation services near me, we handle both under one roof.
French Drains
Gravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe that intercept groundwater and surface water and redirect it away.
Footing & Foundation Drains
Perimeter drains around foundations that relieve water pressure and help keep basements dry.
Curtain Drains
Shallow drains installed uphill of your home to catch runoff before it reaches the house.
Downspout & Catch Basins
Underground downspout lines and catch basins that move roof and driveway water where it belongs.
Swales & Regrading
Reshaping the land with gentle swales and positive slopes so water flows away from buildings.
Dry Wells
Underground chambers that store runoff and let it soak slowly into the soil.
Inside A Properly Built French Drain
A drain only works if every layer is right. Here's what goes into the ground on every drain installation we do.
1. Surface & Topsoil
Restored lawn or stone cap on top so the drain blends in.
2. Clean Drainage Stone
Washed stone lets water move quickly to the pipe.
3. Filter Fabric
Wraps the stone to keep soil out and prevent clogging.
4. Perforated Pipe
Collects water and carries it downhill at the right pitch.
5. Proper Depth & Outlet
Dug to the right depth and run to a safe outlet, dry well, or daylight.
From Wet To Dry In Four Steps
Find The Source
We look at where water comes from, where it collects, slopes, soil, and downspouts.
Design The Fix
We recommend the right drain type, route, depth, and outlet — with written pricing.
Excavate & Install
Mark-outs, trenching, fabric, stone, and pipe installed at the correct pitch.
Backfill & Restore
We backfill, grade, and restore the surface so the area looks clean and finished.
Drainage Starts With Good Excavation
Every drainage system depends on accurate digging, grading, and backfill — the work our crew does every day.
Digging Along The House
Excavation close to foundations, done carefully.
Grading For Positive Drainage
Shaping the ground so water flows away from the home.
Underground Structures
Setting tanks, pipes, and connections to the right elevations.
Drainage Systems Across Northern NJ
Drain Installation Questions
How much does drain installation cost?
Cost depends on the drain type, length, depth, soil and rock, the outlet, and surface restoration. We provide free on-site estimates with written pricing.
What's the difference between a French drain and a curtain drain?
Both use stone and perforated pipe. A French drain is often deeper and collects groundwater, while a curtain drain is shallower and placed uphill to intercept surface runoff before it reaches the house.
Will a French drain fix my wet basement?
It often helps, especially combined with footing drains, downspout lines, and regrading. We look at where the water comes from before recommending a fix.
Where does the water go?
To a safe outlet — a lower part of the property, a dry well, or another approved discharge point. We'll explain the options for your site.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Passaic Counties in Northern New Jersey.
Get A Free Drainage Estimate
Tell us where water is causing problems. We'll visit, find the cause, and give you a clear, written quote.