Water Drainage Services in Orange County, CA
Yard, Foundation & Hardscape Drainage by White Glove Plumbing
Standing water, soggy lawns, and wet crawlspaces aren’t just annoying—they threaten foundations, invite pests, and drive interior moisture and mold. White Glove Plumbing designs and installs water drainage systems that move stormwater and irrigation runoff away from structures and living areas—cleanly, code-compliantly, and built to last.


What Is Water Drainage?
Water drainage is the controlled capture, conveyance, and discharge of surface and subsurface water away from structures and high-use areas. Typical systems combine surface collection (catch basins, channel drains), subsurface lines (French/infiltration drains), downspout tie-ins, and when needed, sump pumps to lift water to a safe outlet. Good drainage lowers moisture at the foundation, protects slabs and hardscape, and keeps yards usable.


Quick Checklist (What to Do Now)
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Note where water collects and how long it lingers after rain/irrigation.
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Photograph puddles, slopes, and any water entry points at doors/windows.
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Clear temporary obstructions from downspouts and surface drains.
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Reduce irrigation schedules until a plan is in place.
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Contact us for a site assessment—we’ll map grades, flows, and discharge options.
Common Problems We Solve
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Standing water on lawns or patios; puddles that linger for days
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Water entering garages, door thresholds, or crawlspaces
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Downspouts dumping next to the foundation or eroding planter beds
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Negative grade toward the house; settled pavers or concrete
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Clogged or broken yard drains, collapsed corrugated pipe
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Commercial loading areas and walkways with slip hazards after rain
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing
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One accountable contractor: Drainage design, excavation, plumbing tie-ins, and restoration of landscaping/hardscape.
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Engineering-minded approach: We measure slope, flow, and soil conditions—not guesswork.
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Clean, code-compliant installs: Proper pipe sizing, falls, filter fabrics, cleanouts, and approved discharge points.
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Low-maintenance systems: Access points for jetting/cleaning and designs that resist clogging.



Assessment & Mapping
We measure elevations, slope, flow paths, soil type, and existing drains; identify safe discharge points (daylight, curb, storm tie-in where allowed).
Design & Scope
We specify collection points, pipe type/diameter, trench depth, fall (% slope), aggregate, filter fabric, cleanouts, and any pump sizing.
Diagnosis & Upfront Scope
Layout and trenching with utility locates; protect landscaping/ hardscape and set temporary controls to keep the site tidy.
System Installation
Install catch basins/channel drains, French or infiltration drains with washed stone and fabric, downspout tie-ins, and sump systems (with check/union and dedicated circuit) where required.
Backfill, Surface Restoration & Testing
Backfill and compact; restore sod/pavers/concrete as scoped; water-test and verify flow, check falls, and confirm clear discharge.
Documentation & Care Plan
Provide a simple system map with cleanout locations, maintenance intervals (jetting/leaf control), and warranty details.
What’s Included
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Site survey & graded flow map (elevations, problem zones, discharge options)
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Custom drainage design (basins, channel drains, French/infiltration drains)
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Downspout management (extensions/tie-ins with proper fall)
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Pump systems where gravity won’t work (sump, check valve, dedicated power)
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Surface restoration (sod, pavers, concrete/asphalt as scoped)
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Maintenance access (cleanouts, removable grates) with a care guide

Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
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Timeline: Many residential systems complete in 1–3 days; larger/complex or hardscape-heavy projects run longer.
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Cost drivers: Linear footage and depth, number of basins/drains, hardscape demo/restore, pump requirements, soil/rock conditions, and permitting.
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Transparent estimates: You’ll receive a line-item scope with materials, footage, and restoration details before work begins.

Insurance & Claims Help
Drainage improvements are typically preventive and not covered by insurance. If prior water intrusion caused interior damage, we can document conditions and coordinate mitigation/restoration as a separate scope. Financing options or phased work are available on request.

Risks of Waiting (Why Immediate Mitigation Matters)
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Foundation and slab movement from chronic saturation
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Mold and musty odors in crawlspaces/garages/interiors
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Erosion and trip hazards on walkways, patios, or turf
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Premature failure of hardscape (heaved pavers, cracked concrete)
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Pest activity in standing water and damp soils

Water Drainage Methods, Equipment & Design Standards
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Pipe & layout: PVC or SDR-35 with solvent-welded joints; minimum 1–2% slope to discharge; smooth-wall pipe for jetting where feasible.
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French/infiltration drains: Washed stone (#57/#67), filter fabric wrap, and perforated pipe oriented correctly; daylight or approved soakaway.
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Surface capture: Catch basins, channel drains with debris baskets and removable grates sized for expected flow.
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Downspout control: Solid conveyance lines to safe outlets; splash control to prevent erosion at termination.
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Pumps (when needed): Sized by GPM @ head height with check valve, unions, and battery backup options; dedicated, GFCI-protected circuit.
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Serviceability: Cleanouts at key junctions, camera- and jet-friendly layout, and grates that can be lifted for debris removal.
Proudly Serving All of Orange County
Address: 1430 E Borchard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (949) 209-5206
Email: office@whitegloveplumbingca.com
White Glove Plumbing is locally based in Santa Ana and serves residential and commercial clients across Orange County with 24/7 emergency plumbing and water-damage restoration.
Our expert team handles leak detection, emergency plumbing, water extraction/dry-out, sewage cleanup, mold remediation, and reconstruction in top OC areas including Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente - plus surrounding neighborhoods.
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