Foundation protection
Water that pools near your foundation creates hydrostatic pressure that leads to cracks, basement leaks, and settling. Underground drainage carries that water safely away before damage starts.
Trusted by Northwest Arkansas homeowners
Underground Drainage Systems
Stop water from pooling around your foundation, driveway, and landscape. We design and install underground drainage systems that move rainwater safely away from your Northwest Arkansas home or business.
Rated by Northwest Arkansas Homeowners
- Locally Owned
- Fully Insured
- Free Estimates
- Quality Materials
- Professional Installation
- Fast Scheduling
Protection
What underground drainage protects
Water is one of the most destructive forces around a home. Underground drainage gives you control over where rainwater goes.
Driveways & sidewalks
Runoff undermines concrete and asphalt by washing away the base material. Buried drain lines keep driveways, walkways, and patios stable and crack-free.
Landscaping & lawns
Concentrated water flow carves trenches, drowns plants, and washes away mulch. Controlled drainage distributes water evenly and protects your yard.
Mosquito & mold control
Standing water breeds mosquitoes and encourages mold. A well-designed underground system eliminates puddles and keeps the soil around your home drier.
System Components
Every part of a complete drainage system
A professional underground system is more than a buried pipe. It's a collection of components that work together to move water efficiently.
Drain pipe installation
We install solid or perforated PVC drain pipe in a properly sloped trench to carry water from downspouts, catch basins, or low areas to a remote discharge point.
Pop-up emitters
Pop-up emitters sit flush with your lawn and release water only when the pipe is flowing. They keep the outlet hidden and prevent debris from entering the system.
Catch basins
Catch basins collect runoff from patios, driveways, and yard low spots. The grate blocks leaves and debris while allowing large volumes of water to enter the drain line.
Drainage routing
We plan the route to avoid utility lines, tree roots, and structures, choosing the shortest path that delivers water to a safe area without crossing walkways or driveways.
Proper grading
Every pipe must slope downhill to drain by gravity. We grade the trench and pipe correctly so water never sits in the line and the system works year after year.
Long-term water management
We design systems that handle your property's peak runoff and account for future landscaping, additions, and storm intensity — not just today's puddle.
Smart Pairings
Underground drainage + gutters and French drains
The best drainage solutions combine multiple systems. We design each part so they work together to protect your entire property.
Pairs with seamless gutters
Seamless gutters collect roof runoff and feed it into downspouts. Underground drain lines connect to those downspouts to carry the water far from the foundation, completing the water management system.
Pairs with French drains
French drains capture groundwater and surface runoff, while underground drainage provides the exit path. Together they solve soggy yards and wet basements from both above and below.
Residential drainage
Protect your home, yard, and foundation with a system designed for your specific roof runoff, soil, and slope.
- Custom routing that protects your home and yard
- Downspout tie-ins, pop-up emitters, and catch basins
- Proper grading and clean-outs for easy maintenance
- Clean, fast installation with minimal disruption
Commercial drainage
Larger properties need higher-capacity routing. We install systems that handle commercial runoff and protect your investment.
- High-capacity systems for larger roof and pavement runoff
- Strategic catch basin placement for parking lots and walkways
- Scheduled around your business operations
- Built to local requirements and long-term performance standards
Our Process
How we install underground drainage
From evaluation to testing, we plan and install systems that solve drainage problems for the long term.
Site evaluation
We inspect water flow patterns, low spots, foundation grade, and existing gutters to design a drainage system that solves the root problem.
Custom design
We map the pipe route, select catch basins and emitters, calculate slope, and plan discharge locations to move water safely and legally off your property.
Professional install
Our crew excavates trenches, lays pipe with proper fall, installs basins and emitters, and backfills with care for your landscape and existing structures.
Testing & cleanup
We flush the system to confirm flow and check every discharge point, then clean up and restore the work area so your property looks its best.
Why IVAR
Drainage systems built to last
Licensed & insured
Our local team is licensed and insured, and we follow safe digging practices and utility clearance procedures on every job.
Fast, clean service
Most residential underground drainage systems are installed in one to two days with full cleanup and a final walkthrough.
Long-term solutions
We don't just bury a pipe. We design systems that account for your whole property, including gutters, French drains, and future landscape plans.
Local Choice
Solving drainage problems across Northwest Arkansas
From wet basements in Rogers to soggy lawns in Fayetteville, we install underground drainage systems that keep local homes and businesses dry and protected.
- Custom underground drainage for any property size or slope.
- Integration with seamless gutters, downspouts, and French drains.
- Professional grading and clean-outs for easy maintenance.
- Local, licensed, and insured — we stand behind our work.
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Customer Reviews
Northwest Arkansas homeowners love their IVAR gutters
5.0 average ratingfrom local customers
“IVAR installed seamless gutters on our whole house in one day. The crew was professional, clean, and the price was exactly what they quoted. Highly recommend!”
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Jennifer M.
Rogers, AR
“After every storm our basement used to leak. Not anymore. The new gutters look fantastic and clearly do the job. Wish we'd called them years ago.”
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David & Karen P.
Bentonville, AR
“Got three quotes and IVAR was the most thorough and honest. Free estimate, fast scheduling, perfect installation. True local pros.”
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Marcus T.
Fayetteville, AR
“The color matched our trim perfectly and the seamless look is so much cleaner than our old sectional gutters. Couldn't be happier.”
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Stephanie R.
Springdale, AR
“Excellent communication from the first call to the final walkthrough. They protected my landscaping and cleaned up everything. 5 stars.”
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Robert L.
Bella Vista, AR
“Fair pricing, no hidden fees, and they added gutter guards so I never have to climb a ladder again. Fantastic experience.”
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Amanda K.
Centerton, AR
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FAQ
Underground drainage questions
An underground drainage system is a buried network of pipes, catch basins, and pop-up emitters that collects rainwater from gutters, downspouts, or low-lying areas and carries it safely away from your foundation, driveway, patio, and landscaping.
By moving water underground to a distant discharge point, these systems prevent soil saturation, hydrostatic pressure, and pooling next to your foundation. This reduces the risk of basement leaks, cracks, settling, and mold.
Yes. Underground drainage pairs perfectly with seamless gutters and French drains. Gutters and downspouts feed water into the drain pipe, while French drains capture groundwater and surface runoff, both routing water to the same safe discharge point.
A pop-up emitter is a lawn-level discharge outlet that opens when water pressure builds inside the pipe and closes when flow stops. It hides the outlet in your yard while releasing water well away from the house.
Catch basins collect surface water from low spots, patios, driveways, and downspouts and send it into the underground pipe. A grate on top keeps out large debris while letting water flow through.
Yes. We design and install larger-capacity systems for businesses, apartment complexes, parking lots, and commercial buildings, handling higher runoff volumes and specific code requirements.
Most residential underground drainage installations are completed in one to two days. Larger commercial projects or complex routing may take longer, and we always provide a clear timeline before starting.
When properly installed with correct slope and debris control, underground drainage is very low maintenance. Periodic checks of catch basins, pop-up emitters, and clean-outs are usually enough to keep the system flowing.
Yes — every underground drainage estimate is free and comes with no obligation. We'll inspect your property, explain the design, and provide a clear written price before any work begins.
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