The short answer
Genesis fixes standing water in Bradenton yards with French drains, downspout tie-ins, catch basins and regrading, after finding where the water comes from, starting with the roof and downspouts. Drainage projects typically run $3,000 to $10,000, depending on scope and size, and are quoted in writing after a site visit.
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Yard drainage in Bradenton
Signs your yard has a drainage problem
- Water still stands on the lawn more than 24 hours after rain.
- The foundation shows water stains, dampness or cracks.
- Topsoil has washed away, or settled onto the patio, pavers or walk.
Each one means water is flowing toward the house or across the yard instead of away from it. How to tell if you have a yard drainage problem.
What usually causes it
Roof water is the most common cause: downspouts that end at the foundation or clogged gutters that spill over. Other causes are fill dirt dumped in a low spot without fixing the slope, landscaping that dams the path the runoff used to take, swales that have been filled in, compacted soil and a high water table. A sprinkler system can add to it, either through a leak or by watering a slow-draining yard as often as a sandy one. Seven common drainage mistakes.
What we install
- Downspout tie-ins: roof water carried underground in 4-inch Schedule 40 PVC to a point where it can return to the storm drain system.
- French drains: a gravel trench lined with filter fabric around a perforated pipe, which collects water from a soggy area and carries it to an outlet.
- Catch basins: a grate set at the low point, piped to the outlet.
- Regrading: reshaping the ground so water runs away from the house.
We prefer a gravity outlet to a pump, because power is often the first thing to go in a heavy storm. Because Genesis is a licensed irrigation contractor, we check the sprinkler system on every visit and fix it if it is part of the problem.
Drainage work in Bradenton
What it costs
Drainage projects typically run $3,000 to $10,000, depending on scope and size, and each one is quoted in writing after a site visit. No system makes a yard rain-proof, but a good one cuts the time water stands from days to hours. What causes standing water and what fixing it costs.
Genesis is a Florida State Certified Irrigation Specialty Contractor, license SCC131152466. The company was founded in 2021 and is led by Tave Close Sr., who has more than 35 years in irrigation, and his son, Tave Close Jr., who has more than 10. Genesis is veteran-owned, and the office is at 5320 Lena Road, Suite 104, in Lakewood Ranch.
Questions we hear
How much does yard drainage cost in Bradenton?
Drainage projects typically run $3,000 to $10,000, depending on scope and size, and each one is quoted in writing after a site visit.
Will I need a pump?
Usually not. We prefer a gravity outlet whenever the site has a low point the water can reach, because power is often the first thing to go in a heavy storm. A pump and basin system is for sites where gravity alone cannot move the water.
Can my sprinkler system cause standing water?
Yes. A leak, or a zone that runs too long on soil that drains slowly, can keep part of a yard wet. We check the sprinkler system on every drainage visit and fix it if it is part of the cause.
Our work in Bradenton over the past 12 months
- 632 completed service calls at 285 properties in Bradenton.
- ZIP codes we worked in most: 34212, 34209, 34211, 34202, 34203, 34208.
- Most common repair: sprinkler head repair or replacement.
From our own job records, 2 October 2025 to 1 October 2026.
