Spring brings melting snow, heavy rain and saturated soil — the perfect storm for drainage problems. Without proper systems in place, water can quickly cause yard flooding, foundation damage, erosion and costly repairs for both homeowners and commercial properties. As contractors and property owners prepare for the fast‑paced spring project season, choosing the right drainage solution now can prevent recurring issues and deliver long‑term protection. Drainage Solutions Inc. offers a complete lineup of residential and commercial drainage products designed to stop flooding, manage runoff and keep properties dry all season long.

Why Integrated Drainage Solutions Offer the Best Long-Term Protection

Integrated drainage approaches, such as Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Low-Impact Development (LID), work better because they manage water as a resource, rather than a waste product, by mimicking natural hydrological processes to improve efficiency, water quality and environmental resilience.

By combining above-ground, below-ground and green infrastructure, these systems reduce pressure on traditional sewers, enhance biodiversity and provide cost-effective, long-term solutions to urban flooding and climate change impact.

Drainage Solutions carries a wide range of environmentally friendly, nature-based solutions designed to manage surface water runoff by mimicking natural, pre-development drainage, including a wide range of permeable pavers from NDS.

NDS Tufftrack grass pavers used for permeable, eco-friendly stormwater management.

Identifying Water Sources and Directing Runoff Where It Belongs

Proper drainage redirects water from heavy rain, high water tables or household usage away from building foundations and low spots. Water typically originates from roofs, paved surfaces or saturated soil, and is guided through gutters, drains and channels to safe discharge points like storm drains, dry wells or natural water sources.

Effective drainage protects structures by directing water away using a slope, French drains for subsurface issues and channel drains for hardscapes. Landscaping with plants, berms and swales manages runoff, while permeable pavers reduce, and hard surfaces prevent water accumulation.

Common solutions to direct flow include downspout extensions to divert roof water 5–10 feet away from the house, French drains with perforated pipes that capture sub-surface water and catch basins that collect pooling water and channel it into solid underground pipes.

Explore DSI’s lineup of catch basins and grates in our product store today!

12-inch catch basin kit with decorative cast iron Creole grate for residential and commercial drainage.

Connecting New Drainage Components to Existing Infrastructure

New drainage systems connect to existing infrastructure using specialized fittings like saddles, T-joints or wyes to ensure a watertight, gravity-fed flow. For proper flow, new connections should ideally be made using 45-degree (oblique) junctions to minimize blockages.

Fernco Tapping saddles are one solution designed for creating branch connections. Apart from that these saddles allow for easy tapping into existing HDPE pipelines without cutting into the main line. Come explore Drainage Solution Inc.'s wide range of Flexible Tap Saddles today!

4-inch PVC flexible Fernco saddle tee with clamps for connecting to existing drainage pipes.

Why Expert Guidance Matters in Planning Your Spring Drainage Project

Whether you’re a homeowner looking for ways to divert excess water away from foundations and low spots or a contractor in need of products that collect surface water in parking lots, loading zones and landscaped areas, Drainage Solutions Inc. is here to help you achieve all your drainage projects this spring. As a leader in the Drainage Supply and Erosion & Silt Control industries, we carry, stock and shop durable, stylish and functional drainage products that can help homeowners avoid costly repairs in the future

Our mission at Drainage Solutions Inc. is to provide the highest quality merchandise at fair prices and superb service to our clients through product knowledge, full stock inventories and quick and accurate order fulfillment. Shop online now at drainageproducts.us for solutions or visit one of our four Indiana locations for high-quality products and helpful advice.

Franklin, IN: 317.346.4110
Greenfield, IN: 317.894.2210
Lebanon, IN: 765.484.8788
Leesburg, IN: 574.453.4216