NDS Yard Drainage Solutions
Standing water, soggy lawns and flooded patios all have the same fix: collect the water, move it, and release it somewhere safe. NDS drainage products work together as one system, and we stock the core pieces.
Which Drainage Product Do I Need?
| Problem | Product | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Water pools in one low spot | 12 in. or 9 in. catch basin | Collects surface water into a pipe; the sump traps debris |
| Soggy strip of lawn or wet foundation | EZ-Flow French drain | Gravel-free French drain that collects and carries groundwater |
| Downspout water with nowhere to go | Flo-Well dry well | Stores about 50 gallons and lets it soak in |
| Water on a driveway, patio or pool deck | Pro Series channel drain | Catches runoff along the edge of hard surfaces |
| Curved patio or pool edge | 864 radius couplings | Bend Pro Series channel runs around curves |
How a Complete Drainage System Fits Together
- Collect: catch basins and channel drains capture surface water.
- Carry: drain pipe or an EZ-Flow French drain moves it downhill at a 1% minimum slope.
- Release: send it to daylight, a storm drain, or a Flo-Well dry well that returns it to the soil.
We supply homeowners, landscape contractors and municipalities. Orders over $2,000 ship free. Questions? Call 203-951-9409, Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM EST.
Drainage FAQs
What is the difference between a yard drain and a catch basin?
A yard drain is any grated inlet that takes surface water into a pipe. A catch basin is a yard drain with a box and a sump: debris settles in the sump instead of clogging your drain pipe.
Do you need gravel for a French drain?
Not with a gravel-free system. NDS EZ-Flow uses Poly-Rock aggregate around a slotted pipe, so there is no stone to haul.
What is a dry well?
An underground chamber that stores runoff and lets it soak into the soil. The NDS Flo-Well holds about 50 gallons without gravel inside.
Which drain do I need for a driveway or patio?
A channel drain. NDS Pro Series channels run along the edge of hard surfaces and send water to a pipe.