Connecticut & New York Residential Stormwater Specialists

Stormwater Solutions Built to Control Water Before It Damages Your Home

Heneghan Home Services designs and installs French drains, CULTEC chamber systems, T-80 filters, catch basins, downspout tie-ins, trench drains, dry wells, and drainage correction systems for homes across Connecticut and New York.

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We Don’t Just Move Water. We Build Systems That Control It.

A real stormwater solution is more than one pipe in the ground. It requires understanding how water enters the system, how debris is filtered out, where runoff is stored, how it is discharged, and what happens during real storm events.

Heneghan Home Services approaches residential drainage with a full-system mindset. That means French drains, catch basins, chamber systems, filters, tie-ins, and runoff control strategies that work together to protect the home and the surrounding property.

What This Page Covers

French drain design and installation
CULTEC chamber stormwater storage systems
T-80 filter protection and sediment control
Catch basin installation and cleaning
Downspout tie-ins and runoff conveyance
Yard drainage, trench drains, dry wells, and inspections

Common Stormwater Drainage Problems Homeowners Ask About

Why is there standing water near my foundation?

Standing water near a foundation usually means the property has poor drainage, clogged gutters, or failed underground drainage systems. Solutions may include French drains, catch basins, or CULTEC chamber systems designed to collect and disperse stormwater safely away from the home.

Why is my yard oversaturated after it rains?

Oversaturated yards occur when stormwater runoff cannot drain properly through soil or underground systems. Drainage solutions such as French drains, dry wells, and stormwater chamber systems help redirect excess water and prevent long-term landscape damage.

What causes underground drainage systems to fail?

Underground drainage systems can fail due to sediment buildup, clogged pipes, collapsed lines, or improper installation. Modern stormwater systems often include filtration, storage chambers, and inspection points to prevent these failures and maintain proper drainage performance.

How do stormwater drainage systems work?

Stormwater drainage systems collect water through catch basins, filters, or downspouts and move it into underground storage systems such as dry wells or chamber systems. The water is then filtered and slowly discharged into the surrounding soil to prevent flooding and runoff damage.

Why does water collect near walkways and hardscapes?

Water pooling near walkways or patios typically indicates improper grading or inadequate drainage. Channel drains, French drains, and runoff correction systems can redirect water away from hardscape surfaces to protect foundations and landscaping.

Why do downspouts dump too much water near my house?

Downspouts often discharge large amounts of roof runoff directly next to the foundation. Downspout tie-ins and underground drainage systems can redirect this water into stormwater chambers or drywell systems to prevent erosion and basement flooding.

When do I need a full runoff correction plan?

A full runoff correction plan is needed when multiple drainage problems occur on a property, such as yard flooding, foundation water issues, and improper downspout discharge. A drainage specialist can design a system combining grading corrections, drains, filtration, and storage chambers.

When is a dry well the right stormwater solution?

A dry well is a good stormwater solution when runoff needs to be collected and dispersed below grade in an area with suitable soil drainage. Dry wells are often used for downspout discharge, yard drainage, and overflow control where water must be moved away from the home and released slowly into the surrounding ground.