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If your lawn stays soggy for days after every rain, or water keeps working its way toward your basement, the fix is usually drainage. Doucet installs French drains, swales, catch basins, dry wells and downspout extensions across Halifax and the HRM, and regrades yards that slope the wrong way.
We dig the trench and do the finish work with the same crew, so the people setting the fall on your drain are the people who come back to lay the sod or the patio over it. Fully licensed and insured, with a 1 year workmanship warranty on every install.
Not sure a drain is the right fix? Read our French drain guide first.
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Why people pick Doucet for drainage
Straightforward pricing. The right fix. Local know how.
Hourly rate, no surprise extras.
$75 per hour for labor. $150 per hour for excavator and operator. Disposal quoted separately so you see exactly what you're paying for.
We fix the cause, not the symptom.
Sometimes a French drain is the answer. Sometimes a downspout extension or a regrade does the job for a fraction of the price. We walk the property and tell you which one you actually need.
8+ years across the HRM.
From Halifax to Lawrencetown, Tantallon to Cole Harbour. We know the soil, where the rock sits, and where the water goes once it leaves your lot.
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How it works
Give us a call
Give us a call to get started. We'll discuss your property's needs and find a time that works for you.
Book a time
Once we've talked about your project, we'll schedule a convenient time to proceed.
We get to work
At the agreed-upon time, our professional team will expertly proceed with the project.
Questions?
Give Us a Call!
Serving Areas
All of HRM and Surrounding Areas
Opening Hours
Mon - Friday: 6am-6pm
Not sure whether you need a French drain? We wrote up how they work, how deep they go in Halifax, and what drives the cost. Read our French drain guide, then call us and we will come walk the yard with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a French drain cost in Halifax?
We quote drainage as a whole job after a site visit, because two drains the same length can be completely different jobs. Underneath the price is our excavator and operator at $150 an hour and labour at $75 an hour, plus stone, pipe and fabric. You get an itemized written quote before anyone digs.
How deep does a French drain need to go?
A typical yard drain in Halifax runs about 18 to 24 inches deep. The depth is set by where the water sits and where the outlet is. A drain protecting a foundation is set by the footing instead, which is usually deeper.
Do I actually need a French drain?
Often not. If your downspouts dump roof water beside the foundation, extending them is the cheapest fix there is. If the whole yard slopes toward the house, regrading fixes the cause instead of catching the symptom. A French drain earns its money when the ground itself stays saturated after the rain has stopped.
What else do you install for drainage?
Swales, catch basins, dry wells, downspout extensions and full regrading. On a flat lot with nowhere downhill to send water, a dry well or catch basin usually comes into it too.
What areas do you cover?
All of HRM. Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Tantallon, Hammonds Plains, Cole Harbour, Lawrencetown, Hubbards, Chester and the surrounding communities.