Large Dry Well Installed to Fix Flooding (U.S. Tennis Court Drainage)

Flooding near tennis courts and large paved areas is a common stormwater issue in U.S. neighborhoods. In this project we installed a large dry well to capture and control runoff safely underground. This real U.S. installation shows how we fix severe stormwater problems. This home features a beautiful tennis court with an open French drain that originally emptied into a dry well. Over time, that old system began failing—likely due to a rising water table since it was first installed 25 years ago. To solve the problem, we installed a brand-new 1,300-gallon recharge system set above the current water table to ensure proper drainage and long-term performance. We also regraded the surrounding yard using the excess soil, improving both water flow and the overall landscape. 💧 What is a Dry Well? A dry well is an underground structure that collects and disperses stormwater runoff into the soil, helping prevent flooding and erosion. It's often connected to gutters, downspouts, and catch basins, and filled with gravel or stone for subsurface infiltration. As the water percolates into the ground, it helps with groundwater recharge and reduces excess runoff. Thanks for watching! If you enjoy seeing real drainage solutions and transformations like this, don’t forget to subscribe for more projects. -------------------------------------------------- https://www.tyelandscaping.com/   / tyelandscaping   -------------------------------------------------- Music from Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/f0bdip/ -------------------------------------------------- 🧰 Tools & Materials We Use: ⚡ Utility & Excavation We use AirSpade to safely excavate around underground utilities — it’s saved us from costly damages more than once. 👉 Save 15% with code TYE15: https://www.airspade.com/discount/TYE15 Leica DD130 Underground Utility and Cable Locator Package - https://amzn.to/4o5qtdE 📏 Laser & Layout Our Laser - Topcon RL-H4C, no longer available. Newer version; Topcon RL-H5A Self Leveling Horizontal Rotary Laser - https://amzn.to/4o3QeuR Topcon LS-B10 Machine Mounted Laser Receiver - https://amzn.to/4pjhtT7 Tripod for Laser Level with Adjustable Legs - https://amzn.to/448ENL7 💧 Drainage Components Polylok 12" Round Catch Basin - https://amzn.to/43D9wjf Polylok 20" Round Catch Basin - https://amzn.to/43WupGv Polylok 24" Rhino Heavy Duty Catch Basin - https://amzn.to/49ZnCiT StormDrain Pop-Up Emitter Lid Top only - elbow not included - https://amzn.to/483gVtu Vodaland 16x16 Catch Basin with Sediment Basket & Ductile Iron Grate - https://amzn.to/4pjABAz 🔧 Cutting & Finishing Cordless Electric Scissors - Heavy Duty Professional Rotary Shears - https://amzn.to/4r13C5L Oatey Clear PVC All Weather Cement - https://amzn.to/3WXsr4J Oatey Blue PVC Rain-R-Shine Cement - https://amzn.to/3JCUp2I Diablo Demo Demon Carbide Tipped Reciprocating Saw Blades - https://amzn.to/4o3enBQ Lenox 5-Pack 9-in 14-Tpi Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blades - https://amzn.to/4r6AcTs Lenox Bi-Metal Speed Slot Hole Saw with T3 Technology, 4-1/2" - https://amzn.to/43B2Kux Folding Framing/Utility A-Square/Folding Triangle - https://amzn.to/4p8Fpsm Workpro 12 Inch Torpedo Level, Plumbing Level with Pitch - https://amzn.to/4oMgbjR Some of the links above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. We only recommend tools and materials we actually use in our own projects. Link to soil survey website - https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/ Chapters 00:00 Quick preview 00:42 Intro and Dawn's description of the job 04:08 Setting up the job site 07:20 Excavating for the dry well 16:15 Installing the stone, chambers and fabric 20:54 Installing the catch basin, trenching and piping to the dry well 33:20 Finishing the dry well and catch basin 38:19 Backfilling, grading, power seeding and straw 45:30 Walk through of the completed job #DrainageSolutions #StormwaterManagement #DrainageSystem #WaterManagement #LandscapeDrainage #FoundationDrainage #GradingSolutions #DrainageContractor #DrainageExperts #RechargeSystem #NewJersey #ExteriorDrainage #WaterDrainage