Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Drainage Contractors in Delaware County, PA
We serve 12 Delaware County towns from our Newtown Square office, with 9 drainage services covering everything from surface regrading to exterior foundation drainage.
The county
Drainage conditions across Delaware County
JHL Drainage Solutions covers 12 towns across Delaware County: Newtown Square, Chadds Ford, Springfield, Swarthmore, Wayne, Chester Heights, Nether Providence, Media, Havertown, Villanova, Glen Mills, Garnet Valley.
Delaware County runs from densely built eastern townships out to rolling, semi-rural ground along the Route 1 and Route 3 corridors, drained by Ridley, Crum and Chester Creeks. Much of the housing predates modern stormwater management, and settled foundation backfill is the single most common cause of basement water on stock of that age. On the tighter eastern lots the hard part is not collecting water but finding somewhere legitimate to release it.
Every Delaware County project starts with an on-site assessment. Drainage permitting in Pennsylvania is set at township and borough level rather than county-wide, so the requirements differ between neighbouring municipalities — we confirm what applies to your specific address before work begins.
Services
Drainage services across Delaware County
French Drain Installation
Subsurface French drain systems that intercept groundwater and carry it away from the house before it reaches the foundation.
Perforated pipe / Washed stone / Filter fabric / Solid outfall pipe
Yard Regrading & Grading
Reshaping the slope of a yard so surface water runs away from the house instead of collecting against it — often the cheapest permanent fix.
Topsoil / Positive slope to daylight / Seed or sod restoration
Yard Drainage Systems
Catch basins, area drains and collection lines for chronically wet lawns, low spots and soggy ground that never dries out.
Catch basins / Area drains / Collection piping / Pop-up emitters
Basement & Foundation Drainage
Exterior foundation drainage — footing drains, waterproofing and grade correction that stop water before it reaches the basement wall.
Footing drain / Exterior membrane / Drainage board / Regraded backfill
Downspout Drainage & Tie-Ins
Underground downspout extensions that carry roof water well away from the foundation instead of dumping it at the corner of the house.
Solid PVC pipe / Downspout adapters / Pop-up emitters / Catch basins
Standing Water Solutions
Diagnosis and correction for yards that hold water for days after rain — the symptom that usually has more than one cause.
Percolation assessment / Grade correction / Subsurface collection
Sump Pump Discharge Lines
Buried sump discharge lines run to a proper outfall, so pumped water leaves the property instead of cycling back to the sump.
Buried discharge line / Freeze-resistant outfall / Pop-up emitter
Swale Installation
Shallow grassed channels that move surface water across a property along a controlled route, without pipe.
Shaped channel / Stabilised base / Turf or stone lining
Gutter Drainage & Roof Runoff
Managing the roof water side of the problem — gutter capacity, discharge points and where that volume actually ends up.
Discharge tie-ins / Underground carriers / Splash-zone correction
Your office
Delaware County is served from Newtown Square
Newtown Square Office
12 Smedley Ln, Suite #109Newtown Square, PA 19073(610) 800-0008Monday – Saturday: 8am – 7pm
Sunday: Closed
Questions
Delaware County drainage questions
Which Delaware County towns do you serve?
We cover Newtown Square, Chadds Ford, Springfield, Swarthmore, Wayne, Chester Heights, Nether Providence, Media, Havertown, Villanova, Glen Mills, Garnet Valley across Delaware County, served from our Newtown Square office at 12 Smedley Ln, Suite #109, Newtown Square, PA 19073.
Do you need a permit for drainage work in Delaware County?
It depends on scope and municipality. Requirements are set at township and borough level rather than county-wide, and work affecting a stormwater system, floodplain or a regulated earth-disturbance threshold is treated differently from a contained residential run. We confirm what applies to your address before starting.
What causes standing water on Delaware County properties?
Most commonly one of six conditions: ground falling back toward the house, roof water released at the foundation, a low area with no outfall, subsurface water surfacing on a slope, runoff arriving from an upslope property, or compacted soil that will not accept water. They look alike and need different corrections.
How much does drainage work cost in Delaware County?
Residential French drain work in this region commonly falls in the $2,000 to $8,000 range, with position in that range driven by run length, depth, ground conditions, what the outfall requires and how much restoration is involved. We provide a free written estimate after an on-site assessment.
Drainage problem in Delaware County?
On-site assessment. Free written estimate. No obligation.