Neighbor Runoff Water flowing from neighboring properties can damage your yard and foundation. We can help!


 Solutions Water in Yard Water accumulating in the yard causes messy mud, attracts/ breeds mosquitoes and damages grass.
 Water In Planter Area Water collecting in planter areas near your home can cause foundation issues including basement/ crawlspace flooding and cracking walls. Solutions Ponding on Driveway
or Patio Water standing on driveways causes further settling, slip hazards and discoloration. Solutions Downspout Runoff Downspouts pour an average of 250 gallons per inch of roof runoff near the foundation, often into clogged drain lines. Maintenance is key. Solutions Pool Area
Drainage Problems Water damaging/ bulging the pool liner and damaging pool patio, causing muddy water to flow into the pool, increasing mosquitoes.
 Solutions Patio Flooding Water pooling around patios, retaining walls and other structures causes settling and unevenness.
 Solutions Water in Basement
or Crawl Space Water accumulating near your home’s foundation and seeping into the basement or crawl space. Solutions Foundation Settlement Shifting or sinking foundation causing wall / brick cracking, uneven floors, and structural damage.
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Our Philosophy
What Every Homeowner Needs To Know

Video interview of Drain Designs owner, chief drainage engineer and problem solver, Kevin Kondas. Home & property owners will be mostly interested in first 5-10 mins.

We’re The Area Leaders in Drainage & Waterproofing

We are the area leaders in drainage and waterproofing science. I’m Kevin Kondas, the owner of Drain Designs, LLC., with locations servicing The Triangle Greater Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Area, Charlotte Area, Holly Springs Area, Akron – Canton, OH Area & Cleveland, OH Area

My passion is helping keep the American Dream alive through better drainage. I know! That sounds more than a little strange, and even kinda funny. But read on a bit and you’ll quickly see why I say this.

Poor Rainwater Drainage Can Be a Disaster!

Poor stormwater drainage can cause serious damage to your home and property. Serious damage = serious $$$$$. When our homes depreciate faster than we can pay them off, the American dream takes a big hit.

How Does This Happen? And Why Is It So Common?
The average roof and driveway produce over 2000 gallons of run-off per inch of rain. Unfortunately, new home builders over the last 30 years installed minimal drainage systems that often began failing within a few years. As these systems fail over time they cause foundation failure and/or cracking, yard saturation, mold and bug problems, and the failure of other masonry and hardscape structures.

The Solution Is Simple: Proper Drainage

Builders and engineers agree that it is vitally important for high volumes of roof and other run-off water be carried away from homes.

In conjunction with a working gutter system, the drainage system we propose will capture nearly all of this rainwater and carry it through clean, smooth-walled underground pipe to a safe place AWAY FROM your landscaped property.

If you prevent the damage caused by poor drainage, you’ll save yourself a ton of money, a lot of stress, and you’ll preserve BOTH the value and the healthy life of your home.

We Will Help You Get There

I have dedicated over 25 years to developing better building practices that help us maintain the beauty, integrity and health of our homes, buildings, yards, and therefore, our communities. A Drain Designs system is built to last a lifetime, and can more than double the healthy life of your home thereby saving thousands in costly repairs and depreciation.

We’re Not The Typical Drainage System Company
We are innovators in Lifetime Foundation Drains, American Drains (making French Drains obsolete) and Downspout Drain systems using smooth walled pipe, which, when installed properly, is virtually self-cleaning, and does not hold water or debris. Our systems really work and are built to last a lifetime.

Get a Site Visit and Work Quotation

We can arrange to come out to your property, assess the drainage problems, and suggest ideas for improvements that start paying for themselves immediately. Click here for our policy on consultations and work estimates.

If you decide to pursue your project, we offer full design and installation services. Please call our office at (1-800-372-4624) or drop us an email for more details.

Thank You For Considering Us

Your business helps support our efforts to protect our local economy and environment by promoting better construction practices and proactive maintenance while preserving the value of our homes and buildings for generations to come.

For affordable, well-planned, high quality drainage systems with years of experience backing them, call us at Drain Designs LLC (A+ rated). We are the area leaders in drainage and waterproofing science.

Why Choose Us

We lead the industry with smart, innovative improvements in drainage systems & foundation protection solutions. We work to ensure your satisfaction!

30+ years of experience in rainwater runoff damage prevention.

  • We use only high grade PVC, smooth-walled pipe that is virtually self-cleaning.
  • We offer a transferable Lifetime Warranty.
  • Our systems are easy to inspect, test and maintain.
  • Five-time Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner
  • A+ BBB Rating and great reviews.
  • Our patented *American Drain is superior to French drains.
    US Patents Won: US 9,045,874 B1, US 10,519,619 B2,
    US 11,512,444 B2, US 11,840,819 B2

Here’s How Our Landscaping Drainage Works

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Charlotte, NC

Raleigh, NC

Holly Springs, NC

Garner, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina NC

Akron-Canton, OH

Cleveland, OH

Custom Drainage Services

Underground Downspout Systems
Our Patented American Drains
Driveway – Walkway – Sidewalk Drainage Issues
Basement Waterproofing

Foundation Damage Prevention

Our foundation damage prevention services protect your property by ensuring proper drainage to prevent water from weakening the foundation. We have decades of experience in foundation repair & waterproofing.

Drainage System Assessment

Our expert team provides detailed drainage system assessments for residential and commercial properties. We identify potential issues and offer tailored solutions to prevent flooding, water pooling, or damage. Request an Onsite Drainage Assessment

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“Protect Your Home & Yard with Expert Drainage Solutions!”
Tired of dealing with standing water or foundation damage? Keep your home and landscape safe with our professional drainage systems!
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✅ Eliminate Puddles & Erosion
✅ Long-lasting Solutions
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