Drainage Service Las Cruces — Real Help from a Local Plumber
Hi, I’m Gustavo — owner of A to Z Plumbing Heating and Cooling right here in Las Cruces. If you’re dealing with yard flooding, backed-up drains, or standing water that won’t go away, my team and I can help. We’ve been fixing drainage problems across Las Cruces for years, and we always treat your home like it’s our own.
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Drainage Fix for a Sonoma Ranch Yard
A couple months back, I got a call from a homeowner in Sonoma Ranch. “Every time it rains,” she said, “the backyard turns into a lake. And now the water’s backing up into the laundry room.”
I asked if anyone had ever looked at her yard drainage or checked the slope. “Nah,” she said. “We just thought it was normal for this part of town.”
That’s not normal.
And if you’re dealing with slow drains, standing water, or flooding in your yard, you’re not alone. Here in Las Cruces, with our hard clay soil and older neighborhoods, drainage problems are real — and they won’t fix themselves.
That’s why we built this page. To talk straight about Drainage Service Las Cruces, what it is, what causes the mess, and how we fix it for good.
What Is Drainage Service, Anyway?
Drainage work isn’t fancy. It’s the stuff that keeps water where it should be — and out of your house, crawl space, or yard.
We’re talking:
Yard drains
French drains
Trench drains
Stormwater piping
Downspout extensions
Sump pumps
Drain line inspections and cleaning
If water is pooling, backing up, or smelling weird — that’s where we come in.
Why Las Cruces Has So Many Drainage Problems
Las Cruces is dry, yeah. But when it rains? It pours. We get those flash storms where the streets fill up in minutes.
The dirt here doesn’t help. That dry, packed caliche clay? It doesn’t drain. And if your home is in spots like:
Mesilla
Doña Ana
Fairacres
Tesuque
Alameda-Depot
…then you know the soil holds water like a dishpan.
Older homes don’t always have proper grading, either. So if your house sits low, or your yard slopes toward the foundation, water creeps in. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow. But it always finds a way.
Signs You Might Need a Drainage Pro
You don’t need a fancy test. Just use your eyes and nose:
Water pooling near the porch or garage?
Weird smell coming from yard drains?
Moldy smell in the basement or utility room?
Wet spots in the yard that never dry up?
Foundation cracks?
All of that points to a drainage issue. And ignoring it? That only makes it worse.
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01.
Surface Drainage Systems
We install surface drains that stop puddles and flooding after heavy rain — a common issue in Las Cruces backyards and driveways.
02.
French Drains & Subsurface Solutions
French drains work well in Las Cruces because of the dense clay soil. We use them to move water away from your home before it causes damage.
03.
Trench & Channel Drains
A lot of older homes in Las Cruces weren’t graded right. We fix the slope so water flows away from the house, not into it.
04.
Catch Basins, Dry Wells & Retention Systems
In Las Cruces, short or clogged downspouts often lead to foundation trouble. We clean and extend them to send water where it belongs.
05.
Downspout Extensions & Stormwater Tie‑Ins
During monsoon season in Las Cruces, these buried systems soak up extra water so your yard doesn’t turn into a swamp.
06.
Drain Cleaning, Clog Clearing & Maintenance
For Las Cruces homes with concrete patios or garages, we install trench drains that catch fast water and keep it from pooling.
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How We Handle Drainage Work in Las Cruces
Let me walk you through how we do it — step by step.
1. We Walk the Property with You
We want to see the problem. Where it pools. Where it smells. Where it’s already caused damage. No guesswork.
2. We Use Cameras and Levels
Sometimes it’s the slope. Sometimes it’s a buried line. We check with cameras and good old-fashioned levels to see what’s off.
3. We Build a Plan That Works for Your Lot
That might mean:
Digging in a French drain
Regrading part of the yard
Installing a basin or sump
Cleaning out old, clogged drain lines
Rerouting gutters
No two homes are the same. Some need big work. Some just need a smarter fix.
Story: The Basement That Never Floods Again
We helped a family over in Las Alturas whose basement flooded twice in one year. First time was from the backyard sloping wrong. Second time, the drain line was so clogged it backed up into the walls.
We added a trench drain, rerouted their downspouts, and cleaned the whole system.
Hasn’t flooded once in two years.
Why Local Matters for Drainage Work
Not every plumber gets drainage. And not every drainage company understands Las Cruces. But we live here. We’ve worked in Sonoma Ranch, Mesilla Park, University Park, even the dusty parts near Radium Springs.
We know:
The city drainage codes
Where runoff collects after storms
Which neighborhoods have clay-heavy lots
How fast tree roots grow in older sewer lines
Local know-how saves time — and money.
Why Pick Us for Drainage Service Las Cruces?
Here’s what our customers say:
“They explained the problem like it was no big deal. Came in the next day, got it done. It’s been six months — still dry.” (sample)
— Rob in Alameda-Depot
“I used to dread the monsoon season. Now I sleep through storms.” (sample)
— Maya in Doña Ana
We don’t do upsells. We don’t vanish after the job. We fix what’s broken, tell you how to keep it that way, and move on.
What It Costs
Drainage jobs vary a lot. A simple cleanout might be $200. A full yard system with French drains and catch basins? Could run $3,000–$5,000.
But we always give clear prices upfront. No surprises. And if we think you don’t need the work? We’ll tell you.
Serving Las Cruces & Nearby Areas
We’re located in Las Cruces, 88005, and we serve all surrounding communities, including:
Mesilla
Sonoma Ranch
Picacho Hills
Alameda-Depot
University Park
Doña Ana
Fairacres
Vado
Mesquite
Radium Springs
If your home is within 40–60 miles of Las Cruces, we’ve probably worked near you.
What Happens During Monsoon Season in Las Cruces
If you’ve lived here a while, you know the skies can be clear all day — then boom. In twenty minutes, water is rushing down the curb like a river. Homes in Tesuque, Northrise, and Las Colinas see fast runoff that overwhelms their drain lines.
We get calls after every big storm. Basements flooding, garages soaked, backyards full of water. Most folks think the problem is just “too much rain.” But the real problem? The water’s got nowhere to go.
Good drainage stops that. It grabs the water and sends it away from your home before it can cause trouble.
Drainage Fixes That Don’t Work (And Ones That Do)
We’ve seen some wild DIYs. People laying down gravel, running a garden hose to the street, even digging shallow trenches by hand.
Truth is, most of that doesn’t last. Gravel clogs. Hoses collapse. Trenches fill back in.
Here’s what does work:
Proper slope calculations
Real PVC or corrugated pipe
Drainage fabric to prevent clogging
Clean-outs for future access
Tie-ins to storm systems (where allowed)
This isn’t guesswork. It’s measured, tested, and built to last.
Business Drainage Is a Big Deal Too
We don’t just help homes. We’ve worked with:
Restaurants in Downtown Las Cruces with back alley flooding
Shops in Mesilla Plaza dealing with water intrusion through brick walls
Clinics near University Park with clogged parking lot drains
Commercial buildings suffer just as much — and sometimes more — because of flat lots, large roofs, and foot traffic. A backup can shut your doors for days.
What About Septic and Drain Fields?
Some homes in Vado, Chamberino, and Radium Springs aren’t on city sewer. They use septic. And guess what? Bad drainage messes those up too.
If the field gets waterlogged, the system can’t break down waste right. That means smells, backups, and potential health risks. We help folks regrade yards, add swales, or install small catch basins to keep their septic running smooth.
How Drainage Work Helps Your Plumbing and HVAC Too
Most people don’t realize this — but if your drains aren’t working, it affects more than the yard.
Standing water near your slab can mess with your pipes
Heavy soil saturation can break underground lines
Flooded HVAC closets can fry your blower motor
We’ve seen it happen. Plumbing and drainage go hand in hand. So do HVAC and moisture control.
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Common Drainage Questions (Real Ones from Las Cruces Folks)
Q: Can you fix drainage without tearing up my whole yard?
Yes. Sometimes we only need to add one small drain or redirect a downspout. We always start small unless the problem’s big.
Q: Do I need a permit for this kind of work?
In Las Cruces, yes — for bigger jobs. We handle all that so you don’t have to deal with the city.
Q: How long does a job take?
Simple cleanouts: a few hours. Bigger installs: 1–3 days. We’ll tell you upfront and stick to it.
Q: Will this help with mosquito problems too?
Totally. Standing water is a bug magnet. Drainage clears it out.
Q: Do you offer maintenance plans?
Yep. We can come once a year before monsoon season to check your drains and clear them out.
Call the Local Guys Who Actually Do the Work
We’re not a big chain. We don’t send random techs from three cities away. When you call, you’re talking to folks who live right here in Las Cruces.
We shop at Lowe’s on Valley Drive. Eat at Nellie’s. We’ve fixed drains behind restaurants you’ve eaten at and homes you’ve driven past a hundred times.
We care because we live here too.
Ready for Drainage Service in Las Cruces?
No big forms. No confusing quotes. Just a friendly plumber who’ll check things out, tell it straight, and fix it if you want.
Call or text us today. Or shoot us a message online. We’re here, and we’re ready.
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