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Ready to Start Your Dream Project?
September 6th, 2026
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By Bob Carr
Drainage problems are not one-size-fits-all. The right solution depends on how water moves across your property, including grading, slopes, runoff areas, and where water is collecting.
TLC designs customized drainage systems to address specific water-flow problems and may use solutions such as French drains, surface drains, channel drains, swales, and downspout drainage.
In this video, you'll get a better understanding of what goes into solving drainage problems and why properly diagnosing the source of the water is an important part of the process.
Questions this video answers:
Why does my yard have standing water after it rains?
What is the best drainage solution for a soggy yard?
How can drainage help protect my home's foundation?
What's the difference between a French drain, surface drain, and channel drain?
Why does every property need a customized drainage solution?
Bob Carr is the founder and president of TLC Incorporated, which he started in 1981 as a small residential lawn sprinkler and irrigation business in Maryland. Over four decades later, he leads a team of specialists serving the Mid-Atlantic region with lawn irrigation, outdoor and holiday lighting, and yard drainage solutions. Bob's approach is built on transparent pricing, quality installation, and treating every customer with respect.
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