Wet lawn and soft soil
Water remains after rain, collects near downspouts or becomes trapped between the home, fence and neighboring grade.
Houston, TX and nearby cities
Drainage, Grading, Sod, Irrigation and Landscape Construction
When a yard stays wet, settles unevenly, loses grass or no longer works for your family, replacing the visible surface is rarely enough. PLS Landscaping coordinates the underground systems, elevations, soil preparation and finished landscape as one residential construction project, so each phase supports the next.
One yard, connected conditions
Recurring yard problems usually cross more than one trade
Standing water can destroy new sod. Incorrect grading can direct runoff toward the house. Irrigation coverage can become inadequate after lawn and planting areas change. Beds installed too high can block surface flow. A successful renovation starts by understanding these relationships.
Uneven or declining lawn
Settlement, compacted soil, exposed roots, poor drainage, shade or inconsistent watering can prevent grass from establishing.
Disconnected landscape areas
Overgrown beds, failing borders, unused spaces and awkward transitions can make the entire property difficult to use and maintain.
Irrigation conflicts
Damaged lines, misplaced heads and zones that no longer match the renovated layout can leave some areas saturated and others dry.
Complete residential site work
Five construction systems planned as one yard
The final scope can include one service or a complete yard renovation. Each component is selected and scheduled around access, excavation, runoff, finished elevation and restoration.
Yard drainage
Catch basins, solid conveyance pipe, channel drains, downspout connections, French drains or sump systems where site conditions and discharge requirements support them.
Grading and soil preparation
Removal, fill placement, settlement correction, positive surface flow and final soil preparation at elevations compatible with foundations, walks, patios and drains.
Irrigation installation
New systems and layout changes including controllers, valves, spray heads, rotors, drip irrigation, wiring repairs, zone adjustments and coverage testing.
Sod installation and lawn restoration
Existing turf removal, surface preparation and sod installation using a grass selection suited to sunlight, traffic and site conditions. Establishment depends on watering and care after installation.
Landscape construction
New beds, soil preparation, structural or stone borders, trees, shrubs, planting, mulch, decorative gravel and transitions coordinated with drainage and irrigation.
Why sequence matters
Finished materials should never hide unresolved site conditions
Installing sod before correcting drainage can waste the lawn investment. Building beds before establishing grade can block runoff. Completing irrigation after restoration can damage new surfaces. The construction order is part of the solution.
Underground work first
Drainage pipe, collection points, irrigation lines, valves and wiring are installed while the site remains open.
Elevation and soil second
Rough grade, compaction where required, soil placement and fine grading establish the finished surface.
Landscape and lawn last
Borders, planting, mulch, gravel and sod complete the visible renovation after the supporting systems are ready.
Construction in the field
The finished yard depends on the work below it
These project photographs show four different phases of coordinated residential site work, from excavation and soil correction to irrigation and final restoration.
Construction process
From onsite evaluation to system testing
01
Evaluate conditions
Review runoff, elevations, soil, irrigation, access, utilities and existing materials.
02
Define the scope
Establish removals, flow routes, finished grade, lawn areas, beds and irrigation changes.
03
Open the site
Complete demolition, excavation and disposal while protecting features that remain.
04
Install systems
Build drainage and irrigation components before surface restoration closes the area.
05
Grade and restore
Shape elevations, prepare soil, build landscape areas and install sod or finish materials.
06
Test and review
Test applicable drainage and irrigation, inspect transitions and review initial care.
Houston-area service
Residential yard renovation in Houston and nearby cities
PLS Landscaping evaluates residential projects throughout Houston and surrounding communities, including Katy, Cypress, Richmond, Sugar Land, Bellaire, West University Place, Spring, Tomball and The Woodlands. Scheduling depends on project scope, site access and location.
Project questions
Planning a complete yard renovation
Can drainage, grading, irrigation and sod be completed together?
Yes. Combining the work is often practical because underground drainage and irrigation can be completed before final grading and sod installation.
Does every wet yard require a French drain?
No. Surface grading, catch basins, solid pipe, downspout connections, channel drains or a sump system may be more appropriate. The water source, elevations, soil and discharge route determine the method.
Why is soil preparation necessary before new sod?
Soil preparation corrects surface irregularities and creates the intended finished elevation. It also allows site conditions such as compaction, debris or drainage conflicts to be addressed before grass covers the area.
Will existing irrigation be checked before sod installation?
Existing heads and visible coverage concerns are reviewed within the agreed project scope. Necessary adjustments should be completed before sod so the new lawn can receive consistent watering.
Can part of the existing landscape remain?
Often, yes. The evaluation identifies plants, borders and hardscape that can remain, what conflicts with drainage or grading and what protection will be needed during construction.
How is the project price determined?
Pricing is based on measured quantities, demolition, access, excavation, disposal, equipment, materials, installation methods and restoration. An onsite evaluation is required to define an accurate construction scope.
Start with the entire property
Stop repairing the surface while the underlying problem remains
Tell us what is happening in your yard and what you want the completed property to do better. PLS Landscaping will evaluate the site and help define a coordinated construction scope.
