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title: Back 40 Landscaping Blog | Tips and Insights for Your Outdoor Space | Drainage
description: Drainage | Discover expert tips, ideas, and landscaping insights on the Back 40 Landscaping blog. Get inspired to enhance your outdoor space in Abbotsford, BC!
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---

# Landscaping + Retaining Wall Resources

#### Your Guide to Beautiful, Durable, and Functional Outdoor Spaces

## Posts about Drainage:

[![PVC pipe in perimeter drain project in The Fraser Valley by Back 40 Landscaping](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/Services/Drainage%20Solutions%20Photos/Perimeter%20Drainns/PVC%20pipe%20in%20perimeter%20drain%20project%20in%20The%20Fraser%20Valley%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping.jpg?width=365&name=PVC%20pipe%20in%20perimeter%20drain%20project%20in%20The%20Fraser%20Valley%20by%20Back%2040%20Landscaping.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/perimeter-drainage-cost-the-fraser-valley)

## [What Does It Cost to Have Perimeter Drainage Installed in The Fraser Valley?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/perimeter-drainage-cost-the-fraser-valley)

 Feb. 13, 2025 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage), [Cost](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/cost)

Water is one of the most destructive forces to your home’s foundation and yard. That harmless-looking puddle in your backyard can spiral into cracks in your foundation, water-damaged basements, and even costly landscaping repairs without proper...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Back-40-Landscaping-Drainage-1064x7501-2.jpg?width=365&name=Back-40-Landscaping-Drainage-1064x7501-2.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/successful-yard-drainage-project)

## [Your Successful Yard Drainage Project](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/successful-yard-drainage-project)

 Aug. 26, 2023 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

Having drainage installed in your yard, and choosing the contractor who is installing it, can be intimidating. As professional drainage installers that see yard drains constantly failing, we want to help you with your buying process so that you get...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20210615_125638-copy-scaled-2.jpg?width=365&name=20210615_125638-copy-scaled-2.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/faster-yard-drainage)

## [How Can I Get My Yard To Dry Out Faster?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/faster-yard-drainage)

 Nov. 24, 2022 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

A very general timeframe is 12-36 hours after a heavy rain event you can expect your yard to be free from pooling water.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Drainage-sump-basin-Nov-16-2024-08-13-32-1116-AM.jpeg?width=365&name=Drainage-sump-basin-Nov-16-2024-08-13-32-1116-AM.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/drainage-system-up-to-code)

## [If My Homes Drainage System Is Up To Code, Why Am I Having Drainage Isses?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/drainage-system-up-to-code)

 Nov. 10, 2022 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

In the Fraser Valley many homes are not built with a drainage system, and if they are most are strictly built to code, with no added bells or whistles.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Drainage-sump-basin-Nov-16-2024-08-13-32-1116-AM.jpeg?width=365&name=Drainage-sump-basin-Nov-16-2024-08-13-32-1116-AM.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/add-drainage-fraser-valley)

## [Can You Add A Drainage System After Your Home Is Built?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/add-drainage-fraser-valley)

 Nov. 08, 2022 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

Surprisingly, many older homes in the Fraser Valley do not have any type of drainage system in their yards, or around the perimeter of their home.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Flooded-behind-barn.jpeg?width=365&name=Flooded-behind-barn.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/good-draiange-system)

## [What Should A Good Drainage System Have?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/good-draiange-system)

 Nov. 07, 2022 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

Drainage systems are essential in keeping water away from your home and your homes foundation, and to maintain the structural integrity of your home.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Drainage-sump-basin-3.jpg?width=365&name=Drainage-sump-basin-3.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/does-my-drainage-system-need-a-pump)

## [Does My Drainage System Need A Pump?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/does-my-drainage-system-need-a-pump)

 Jan. 28, 2022 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

There are many different types of drainage systems that can be installed in your yard to help alleviate yard water issues. All drainage systems need a place for yard water to end up, whether that be a sump pump, storm drain or a ditch. Whether or...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/green-grass-natural-background-texture-2021-08-29-09-28-26-utc-1.jpg?width=365&name=green-grass-natural-background-texture-2021-08-29-09-28-26-utc-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/5-main-lawn-drainage-solutions)

## [5 Main Lawn Drainage Solutions](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/5-main-lawn-drainage-solutions)

 Jan. 25, 2022 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

There is nothing better on a summer morning than looking out at the sun glistening on the lawn, and taking in nature. Whether you are planning a family dinner outside, or just relaxing after work while the kids play in the yard, your home is special...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/green-grass-natural-background-texture-2021-08-29-09-28-26-utc-1.jpg?width=365&name=green-grass-natural-background-texture-2021-08-29-09-28-26-utc-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-is-a-perimeter-drain)

## [What Is A Perimeter Drain?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-is-a-perimeter-drain)

 Oct. 21, 2021 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

A perimeter drain can prevent the headache and worry of how safe your crawlspace or basement is during a rain storm, and truly give you peace of mind that your house and belongings are secure. If your system is not working properly, or worse, you do...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/beautiful-residential-landscaped-front-yard-with-f-2021-09-01-12-52-57-utc-1.jpg?width=365&name=beautiful-residential-landscaped-front-yard-with-f-2021-09-01-12-52-57-utc-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/perimeter-drain-system-problems)

## [Perimeter Drain System Problems](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/perimeter-drain-system-problems)

 Oct. 21, 2021 | [Drainage](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/drainage)

Perimeter drains can protect your home from water damage, and keep your basement and belongings safe and secure. They give homeowners peace of mind, especially when there is a big rainfall or snowstorm but, perimeter drains do come without their own...

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