Crew member running a walk-behind trencher to cut an irrigation line across a graded site

Humboldt County · California

Drainage Contractor in Fortuna, CA.

In the Eel River valley, warmer and drier than the coast. More lawn, more irrigation, and a longer growing season than Eureka gets. A warmer, drier valley and a longer growing season make real irrigation worth doing right.

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C-13 Licensed

CSLB fencing license #1079969

Insured 3×

the typical residential contractor's coverage

10+ years

on the North Coast

Locally owned

Owner-run out of Eureka

01 The work

Drainage and Irrigation built for Fortuna.

On the North Coast the water has to go somewhere, and if the yard was not graded for it, it goes toward the house. We install French drains, channel drains, catch basins, dry wells, downspout lines, and culverts, and we regrade yards that pond every January. On the supply side we install and repair sprinkler and drip systems, controllers, valves, and backflow, and we do winterization and spring startup.

What that covers

  • French drains, channel drains, catch basins, and dry wells
  • Yard drainage and water grading, downspout and gutter drain lines
  • New sprinkler systems and drip irrigation
  • Irrigation repair: mainlines, valves, manifolds, controllers
  • Winterization, spring startup, backflow testing, and efficiency audits

From the confirmed list of 22

  • Channel or trench drain
  • Catch basins
  • Dry well
  • Culvert install or cleaning
  • Sump pump basin
  • Rainwater harvesting or cistern
  • New sprinkler system
  • New drip irrigation
  • Irrigation timer or controller install
  • Smart or wifi controller upgrade
  • Rain sensor install
  • Irrigation system repair

See the full Drainage & Irrigation service list — all 22 confirmed services.

02 Working in Fortuna

What this town's soil and weather ask for.

In the Eel River valley, warmer and drier than the coast. More lawn, more irrigation, and a longer growing season than Eureka gets. That is our read of the geography, not a job tally, and it is where we start every Fortuna walk-through.

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Drainage & Irrigation

A warmer, drier valley and a longer growing season make real irrigation worth doing right.

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Landscape Installation

More lawn and more planting than the coast supports.

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Hardscape & Patios

Warmer evenings make patios and fire pits get used here.

03 Estimates in Fortuna

Free estimates, no obligation.

Estimates are free in Fortuna. We come out, walk the property with you, and give you a real number for the drainage and irrigation work you are weighing.

Usually booked 2 to 4 weeks out for residential work. We always notify you the day before we come out. 50% deposit when the project begins, which helps cover materials.

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Good to know

  • C-13 licensed, CSLB #1079969, and insured at roughly triple a typical residential contractor's coverage.
  • The company behind Your Local Mow Man, with 6+ years on the North Coast.
  • Residential through public works. For landscape and fence projects we travel just about anywhere for the right project, including outside Humboldt County.

04 Fortuna questions

Straight answers for Fortuna.

Do you charge for a drainage and irrigation estimate in Fortuna?

No. On-site estimates are free in Fortuna, drainage and irrigation work included. We walk the site, talk through what it will and will not do, and put a real number on it. No obligation either way.

What drainage and irrigation work do you take on in Fortuna?

22 confirmed services on this line alone, from new drip irrigation to irrigation timer or controller install. If a job is not something we do, we will say so up front and point you to someone who does it well.

Why does drainage and irrigation work matter in Fortuna?

A warmer, drier valley and a longer growing season make real irrigation worth doing right. In the Eel River valley, warmer and drier than the coast. More lawn, more irrigation, and a longer growing season than Eureka gets.

How soon could you start a drainage and irrigation project in Fortuna?

Usually booked 2 to 4 weeks out for residential work. We always notify you the day before we come out. Crews are working in Humboldt County every week, and Fortuna is well inside the run.

More questions are answered on the FAQ page.

05 Nearby

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Tell us what you are picturing. We will look at the site, talk through what the property will and will not do, and give you a straight answer on scope and cost.

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