Dry Well Installation

If you’re experiencing pooling water in your yard, a perpetually wet basement, or erosion around your foundation, a dry well may be the solution you need. Rather than allowing water to accumulate on your property or run off into the street, a dry well captures it and allows it to percolate slowly into the soil. This approach reduces flooding risk, minimizes erosion, protects your foundation from water damage, and is environmentally responsible. Homeowners with poor natural drainage or those adding sump pump systems often find dry wells to be invaluable investments in their property’s long term health.

A dry well is essentially an underground chamber designed to collect and disperse water. Water from your downspouts, roof drainage, or sump pump discharge enters the dry well through a pipe. Inside, the water is held in a gravel filled basin or prefabricated chamber where it slowly percolates into the surrounding soil. The gravel acts as a filter, removing sediment and debris before the water reaches the groundwater table. This gradual infiltration prevents surface flooding, reduces strain on municipal storm drains, and recharges groundwater naturally.

While French drains and dry wells both manage water, they serve different purposes. A French drain is a linear system that collects and redirects water along a specific path, making it ideal for addressing drainage issues along a foundation or property line. A dry well, by contrast, is a point system that collects water in one location and disperses it downward. Many properties benefit from a combination of both systems. French drains can direct water to a dry well for final dispersal. Our technicians can assess your property and recommend the best approach for your specific situation.

Several variables influence the cost of a dry well installation, including the size of the system needed, soil conditions on your property, depth of installation, and distance from structures. A professional site evaluation helps us determine the appropriate system size and design. While costs typically range from $1,500 to $5,000, investing in a properly sized and installed dry well prevents far more expensive water damage repairs down the road. We provide transparent pricing and detailed estimates so you understand exactly what you’re getting for your investment.

Absolutely, and it’s one of the most common and effective uses for a dry well. Rather than allowing your sump pump to discharge water near your foundation where it can re-enter your basement, connecting it to a dry well safely disperses that water underground. This prevents the wet spot that often develops when sump pump discharge is simply released onto the ground surface. We ensure proper sizing of both the sump pump discharge line and the dry well to handle your system’s output, and we install it all to local code requirements.