Big Easy Drainage Adds Channel Drain Installation to Its Landscape Drainage Services
September 24, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Heavy rainfall that overwhelms yards, driveways, and patios remains one of the
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September 24, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Heavy rainfall that overwhelms yards, driveways, and patios remains one of the most persistent property problems facing New Orleans homeowners, and Big Easy Drainage has responded by adding professional channel drain installation to its landscape drainage services, adding a system designed to intercept surface water across driveways, patios, and other paved areas before it collects near homes and hardscapes.
Channel drains, also known as linear or strip drains, consist of a narrow trench fitted with a removable grate that collects surface water along its full length and redirects it away from the protected area. Because the drain runs as a continuous line rather than a single point, it can intercept water across driveways, patios, pool decks, and sidewalk edges where runoff spreads in wide sheets during storms. The company states that this design allows channel drains to handle large volumes of water during the intense downpours common to the region, while the removable grates keep routine cleaning and maintenance simple for homeowners.
The new service covers several drain categories matched to different property conditions. Plastic channel drains offer a lightweight option for residential patios, gardens, and walkways with lighter water flow. Concrete channel drains provide the durability required for commercial and heavy-duty applications, while metal versions in stainless steel or cast iron combine corrosion resistance with a finished appearance. Brickslot channel drains present a discreet alternative, using a thin slot in place of a visible grate so the system remains nearly invisible once installed. According to the company, a standard residential installation is typically completed within one to two days, and every project includes a detailed written quotation before work begins.
“New Orleans sits low, the ground stays saturated, and a hard afternoon storm can put inches of water across a driveway in minutes,” said a spokesperson of Big Easy Drainage. “Channel drains give homeowners a way to intercept that water where it actually travels instead of waiting for it to collect somewhere damaging. We added this service because point drains alone were not solving the sheet flow problems we kept seeing on properties across the city.”
The addition builds on the company’s existing landscape drainage portfolio, which includes French drains, catch basins, dry wells, and sump pumps for residential and commercial properties. The company notes that channel drains frequently work alongside these systems, capturing surface runoff at grade level while subsurface components manage groundwater and soil saturation. Aftercare is included in the offering, with routine maintenance and grate cleaning available to keep installed systems performing through successive storm seasons.
The service launch follows the company’s recent public education efforts on residential water management. Earlier this year, Big Easy Drainage released a homeowner guide on identifying yard drainage problems that require professional attention, which outlined the warning signs of failing drainage, from persistent standing water to soil erosion around foundations. The channel drain service extends this work from diagnosis to a specific installation remedy for one of the most commonly reported symptoms.
Poor drainage carries consequences beyond inconvenience for area properties. The company points out that standing water erodes soil, damages landscaping and gardens, creates mosquito breeding grounds, and raises slip hazards on wet walkways and pool surrounds. By moving water off hard surfaces quickly, channel drains address several of these risks at once.
Big Easy Drainage is a locally owned and operated drainage contractor serving residential and commercial customers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding communities, including Kenner, Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington. The channel drain service is now part of the company’s standard residential and commercial drainage portfolio.
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For more information about Big Easy Drainage, contact the company here:
Big Easy Drainage
Denise Coston
(504) 285-9658
info@bigeasydrainage.com
New Orleans, LA
