End standing water, soggy spots and erosion with engineered drainage.
Standing water and soggy patches are common problems in Universal City and the Forest Crest, Northview, and Olympia Hills neighborhoods. The thin clay soil sitting over bedrock near Randolph AFB sheds water poorly and holds it in low spots, causing erosion, dead grass, and foundation stress. Corral Bros designs and installs drainage systems that move water where it needs to go-French drains, channel drains, surface drains, and graded swales that match the actual slope of your land.
We start every drainage job with a careful site assessment to understand how water moves (and gets stuck) on your property. On Universal City's clay soils, proper grading is often the foundation of a real fix. We also handle downspout routing, dry creek beds for aesthetic drainage, and erosion control work. As a local, family-run outfit, we know the terrain here and work with military families and long-time northeast-side residents who expect solid, honest work.
We're a local, family-built company that treats your Universal City property like our own — tidy crews, clear pricing, and drainage solutions that holds up to Bexar County conditions. Available as a one-time project or part of an ongoing plan.
Standing water is fixed by correcting the grade and adding drainage that carries water away: French drains, channel drains, downspout extensions and dry creek beds. We assess how water moves across your property, then design a system suited to Central Texas clay and heavy storms.
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with perforated pipe that collects and redirects subsurface and surface water away from problem areas and foundations. You likely need one if you have soggy spots, water against the house, or a slope that sheds water toward your home.
The clay layer sitting over bedrock is common on our side of the I-35 corridor, especially near Randolph. Clay compacts tight and sheds water sideways rather than down. That's why grading and surface drains work better than hoping it soaks in. We assess your specific lot to find the real water path.
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with perforated pipe that catches water below grade and moves it away. A channel drain is a surface trench (often with a grate) that intercepts water before it pools. Universal City properties often need both, depending on where water sits and where it needs to go.
Most residential drainage jobs in Universal City take one to three days, depending on the scope. A simple downspout reroute is faster. Complex multi-zone grading or a French drain around a foundation can take longer. We'll walk you through the timeline during your free on-site estimate.
A grading assessment saves money and frustration. Without it, you might install a drain in the wrong spot and still have wet patches elsewhere. Clay soil especially requires understanding slope and water flow. We've seen a lot of DIY drainage fail in Universal City because the grade didn't change. One assessment prevents that.
Cost depends on whether you need grading, French drains, channel work, or all three. Small jobs run less than larger lots with multiple wet zones. We provide a free no-obligation on-site estimate, usually within 48 hours, so you know the real scope before deciding. Call us at 737-404-9343.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
