Memphis Drainage Experts
Downspout Drainage Solutions in Memphis, TN
Poorly routed downspouts dump thousands of gallons of roof water right next to your foundation every year. Shelby Yard extends, buries, and routes downspout discharge safely away from your home.
Typical Project Cost
$300–$1,500
A downspout piped underground instead of discharging at the wall — the single cheapest drainage fix on most Memphis homes.
What Is Downspout Drainage?
Downspout drainage connects your gutters to a buried pipe network that carries roof runoff away from your foundation and discharges it safely into the yard or storm system.
Memphis clay soil is nearly impermeable — water that pools against your foundation has nowhere to go except through your basement wall or under your slab. A properly buried downspout drain line solves the problem at the source.
Key Benefits
- Prevents foundation erosion and settling
- Eliminates basement seepage caused by concentrated roof runoff
- Stops erosion channels in landscaping beds
- Reduces mosquito breeding from pooled water
- Protects driveways and walkways from undermining
Our Installation Process
Runoff Mapping
Trace downspout discharge paths and identify problem zones
Pipe Layout
Design buried drain line routes to a safe outlet point
Trenching & Install
Trench, lay perforated or solid PVC, backfill cleanly
Emitter & Test
Install pop-up emitter or daylight outlet and flow-test under rain simulation
Pricing Tiers
Every yard is different. These ranges cover the vast majority of Memphis downspout drainage projects.
Single Downspout Extension
$300–$600
Buried line from one downspout to a safe discharge point
- Up to 20 ft buried pipe
- Pop-up emitter included
- Clean backfill & seeding
Whole-House Routing
$600–$1,200
All downspouts connected to a single drainage network
- Multiple inlets manifolded
- Cleanout access ports
- 1-year workmanship warranty
System + Channel Drain
$1,200–$1,500
Downspout network combined with a channel drain at entry points
- Integrated surface + roof runoff control
- Concrete or grate channel drain
- Tied to existing or new catch basin
Final pricing depends on pipe length, soil conditions, and outlet options. Contact us for a free on-site assessment.
Why Choose Shelby Yard?
Memphis Clay Experts
We design every drain line with Memphis clay soil behavior in mind — proper slope, outlet placement, and pipe sizing for our regional rainfall patterns.
Fast Turnaround
Most downspout drainage installs are completed in a single day. We leave your yard clean with backfilled trenches and reseeded grass where needed.
Workmanship Warranty
Whole-house routing packages include a 1-year workmanship warranty. If a fitting fails or the grade settles incorrectly, we come back and fix it at no charge.
Service Areas
We install downspout drainage systems throughout the Memphis metro area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop Roof Runoff from Damaging Your Foundation
A buried downspout drain line is one of the highest-ROI drainage improvements a Memphis homeowner can make. Get your free on-site assessment today.
Other Drainage Services We Provide
Most Memphis yards need more than one fix. Our free assessment tells you which of these your property actually needs.
French Drain Installation
Intercept water moving across a slope or spread over a broad wet area.
Catch Basin Installation
Collect standing water from a defined low spot and pipe it away.
Catch Basin Replacement
Cracked, sunken, or clogged basin replaced with a commercial-grade unit.
Foundation Drainage
Exterior drainage that keeps water off the foundation and out of the crawlspace.
Landscape Grading
Reshape the yard so water runs away from the house on its own.
Sump Pump Discharge
Route pump discharge to a safe outlet so it stops recycling back to the house.
Areas we serve
Serving Memphis and Shelby County — find drainage help near you: