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Professional Yard Drainage in Aldie, VA

Standing water that lingers for days, soggy turf, water working its way toward the foundation - in Aldie, these drainage problems rarely fix themselves. Since 2006, Independence Landscape has corrected yard drainage for homeowners across western Loudoun County with permanent, gravity-based solutions. Our drainage team evaluates your whole property and builds a correction plan for your soil, your slope, and your conditions.

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Complete Drainage Solutions for Aldie, VA Homeowners

French Drains

Aldie's clay-heavy soil drains slowly, which makes a French drain one of the most effective fixes for chronic standing water. This underground system intercepts water where it collects and carries it to a safe exit, working out of sight beneath your lawn. We handle the full installation and restore the surface when the work is done. See how our French drain installation works.

Dry Creeks & Swales

A dry creek or swale is a naturalized channel that guides runoff along a controlled path instead of letting it spread across the yard. Finished as a decorative gravel-and-boulder riverbed or blended subtly into the turf, it manages water while adding to the landscape. Learn more about dry creeks and swales.

Downspout Extensions

When a downspout discharges too close to the house, roof runoff saturates the soil right against the foundation with every storm. A buried downspout extension carries that water well clear of the home to a safe exit - often the simplest and most cost-effective first step. See our downspout solutions.

Yard Grading & Regrading

When a yard slopes toward the house, water is funneled at the foundation every time it rains, and no drain alone will fully correct it. We rework the grade so water flows away from structures, then restore the area with composted topsoil and fresh sod. Learn about our grading work.

Why Aldie Homeowners Choose Independence Landscape

Independence Landscape has served Northern Virginia homeowners since 2006 with a commitment to quality and communication. Founded by Chad Evans and Curt Greene - two former Department of Defense auditors who left desk jobs to pursue their passion for landscaping - the company now serves hundreds of properties across Aldie and western Loudoun County. As drainage contractors, we know lasting fixes come from diagnosing the whole site, not defaulting to one product. Your dedicated Account Manager evaluates your full property and builds a correction plan around your specific conditions.

Our Proven Drainage Installation Process

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Assessment
Your Account Manager walks the full site and identifies every factor contributing to your drainage problem - not just the obvious one.
2
Written Proposal
You receive a written plan: a French drain, a dry creek or swale, downspout extensions, regrading, or a combination.
3
Installation
We mark utilities with Miss Utility, complete the work, and restore every affected area with topsoil and sod or mulch.
4
Follow-Up
Your Account Manager confirms the system is performing and is available for any questions after the project.

Why Drainage Problems Don't Fix Themselves

Drainage issues build gradually before they become obvious. Water finds the same low spots after every storm, Aldie's clay holds it near the surface, and what starts as a soggy patch ends up against a foundation or drowning a lawn. That's why we evaluate the entire site before recommending anything - most properties have more than one cause, and correcting only the obvious one tends to move the problem a few feet over rather than solve it.

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What Proper Drainage Actually Prevents

  • ✓ Basement and crawlspace water intrusion
  • ✓ Foundation cracking and settling
  • ✓ Standing water that breeds mosquitoes
  • ✓ Soil erosion, washouts, and bare spots
  • ✓ Drowned or root-rotted plantings
  • ✓ Icy walkways from winter runoff and refreeze

What Our Customers Say

4.9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 200+ Google Reviews
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Es una compañía con mucha experiencia.
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I highly recommend Independence for your lawn care services. I have used Independence for over 5 years, and my lawn has looked better than it ever has. I have used a few national chains and have tried to do the care myself. The results weren't great. I hired Independence because they were a local company. They were a few dollars more (literally a few dollars) than the national chains, but their expertise, responsiveness to requests and questions, and, most importantly, the results (how my lawn looks) are outstanding. My lawn is almost always lush and dark green (I don't have sprinklers, so it does burn a bit in the summer), and you won't find any weeds or crabgrass. I can't say enough about the service Independence provides.Chad and Sam and the rest of the talented team at Independence will treat you right.
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I highly recommend Independence for your lawn care services. I have used Independence for over 5 years, and my lawn has looked better than it ever has. I have used a few national chains and have tried to do the care myself. The results weren't great. I hired Independence because they were a local company. They were a few dollars more (literally a few dollars) than the national chains, but their expertise, responsiveness to requests and questions, and, most importantly, the results (how my lawn looks) are outstanding. My lawn is almost always lush and dark green (I don't have sprinklers, so it does burn a bit in the summer), and you won't find any weeds or crabgrass. I can't say enough about the service Independence provides.Chad and Sam and the rest of the talented team at Independence will treat you right.
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This year I got another new team, and they are doing an amazing job. I don't like change too much, but this change makes me happy. I have been with Independence Landscape for many years, and they never disappoint. Thanks to you Curt for all that you do, any your amazing team. From the office > the mowers > to the support staff. "EVERYONE"! Sincerely, Millie
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We have used Independence Landscaping for many years for weekly lawn service and we have been extremely happy with the results for our lawn. For the last 4 years, Independence Landscaping has done our big spring clean-up, which included weeding, mulching, edging, trimming and reshaping all the bushes, as well as new plantings. They have done an outstanding job, and we are so happy with the expertise and the experience the company brings to the job! I would like to especially thank the landscape crew that worked on the job: Deybi (the crew leader) , Carlos, and Jose. Thank you so much for such a beautiful job! We highly recommend Independence Landscape for any of your landscape needs!
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Independence does great work. Their crew is very responsive and their work is professional. Independence keeps the yard in great shape and the gardens looking good. We give them a high recommendation.
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Wow!...this is the first word that comes to mind when I think of the job Independence Landscape has done transforming my lawn. I used the word transform because that is truly what they have done in such a short time. From the first consultation with Brandon to the weekly mowing with Henry's crew, to the sodding and clean up project with Deybi, Carlos and Luis. And whatever product Francisco is treating the lawn with has my yard looking spectacular. So far I would give my experience with Independence Landscape a 10/10. My account manager Brandon is very personable and always reachable. They have a great online invoicing system so you can see exactly what service has been performed and when before they charge you. Knowing I have such professionals on my side handling my yard for me provides so much peace of mind. I look forward to continuing working with Independence for a long time!
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We had an excellent experience with Independence Landscape over the years, and a major reason for that was Brandon Caycedo. In an era where reliability and accountability seem increasingly rare, Brandon consistently stood out.

Any time we had questions or concerns, he would personally come to our home to speak with us face-to-face. He was patient, professional, and transparent when explaining the costs associated with services and projects. Admittedly, I was initially skeptical about some of the pricing. That skepticism disappeared once we were exposed to the half-baked work and poor reliability of competing companies — whether for snow removal, landscaping, or tree and plant installation. The difference in quality, responsiveness, and professionalism became obvious very quickly.

Brandon and the team at Independence Landscape demonstrated something that is unfortunately uncommon today: consistency, responsibility, and genuine pride in their work. Too bad there are not more responsible and reliable companies — and people like Brandon — across other service industries.

Highly recommend.
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We’ve been using Independence Landscape for the past two years and couldn’t be happier with their service.

Allen, our account manager, is always available to talk or meet whenever we have questions or want to discuss our lawn care. Thanks to their team, our lawn has never looked better—lush, green, and so soft it feels like walking on a plush carpet. As dog owners (we have an English bulldog), we also really appreciate that the products they use are pet friendly.

Recently, we had them fix a low spot in our front lawn and refresh the mulch in our landscape beds. The crew—Modesto, Brian, and Vidal—arrived right on time and immediately got to work. They truly went above and beyond: the lawn repair looks fantastic, and all of the beds were not only freshly mulched but also carefully edged, giving everything a clean, polished look.

We’re absolutely thrilled with the results—our yard has never looked better. We highly recommend Independence Landscape for anyone looking for reliable, high-quality lawn and landscaping services.
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Can’t recommend Independence Landscape enough! As busy parents, working full time and managing young children, we needed to outsource our landscaping and yard maintenance. The team at Independence has been responsive to our needs and extremely communicative. Additionally, we frequently receive compliments from our neighbors about how excellent our yard looks. Their prices are fair and their work is consistent and professional. You won’t be disappointed.
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Outstanding, Professional, Excellent Work Ethic, On Time every day!! I can't say enough great comments about this company. I would HIGHLY recommend this Landscaping Company to give you the beautiful landscaping your family deserves to have. Thank you Ben and Crew that turned a hot mess into a well balanced and beatiful yard.
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Sam and the team went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with our spring cleanup. They nailed it! We are also very happy with the weekly mowing and maintenance. A+

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually one of three things, often in combination: clay soil that drains slowly (common across western Loudoun), a yard grade that sends water toward low spots instead of away from the house, or a downspout discharging too close to the foundation. Because most properties have more than one cause, a full-site evaluation is the right first step rather than jumping straight to a single fix.

Both are naturalized channels that guide runoff to a safe exit - the difference is the finish. A dry creek is lined with decorative gravel and boulders for a riverbed look, while a swale is graded and blended into the turf so it disappears into the lawn. We recommend whichever fits your drainage needs and the look you're after. See our dry creeks and swales →

There's no flat price, because no two yards fail the same way. Cost depends on the size of the affected area, how severe the problem is, which solution or combination the site needs, equipment access, and how much restoration the finished job requires. Every project is quoted after an on-site evaluation, so the number reflects your property rather than an average.

No - we restore every area we disturb. Trenches for French drains are backfilled and covered with sod, regraded areas are supplemented with composted topsoil and sodded, and any affected landscape beds are restored as part of the project. The goal is a yard that looks as good or better once we're finished.

We don't - our business is built on long-term client relationships, and our existing maintenance clients come first. If you're open to an ongoing service like our Aldie lawn care program, we're glad to meet with you, evaluate your drainage, and put together a correction plan.

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  • ✓ Certified Pesticide Applicators
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