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Residential & Commercial

Drainage Contractor in Humboldt & Del Norte County.

French drains, yard grading, sprinklers, and drip systems. Built by Humboldt and Del Norte County's largest locally owned landscaping and fencing company.

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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

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01 The work

Drainage and Irrigation

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.

  • 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
Step 1

Watch the water

We look at where it actually goes, ideally after it rains.

Step 2

Plan the fall

Grades, outlets, and drain runs planned before a shovel moves.

Step 3

Trench & install

Pipe, fabric, rock, basins, or valves and heads set to plan.

Step 4

Test

We run water through it and watch it leave before we backfill for good.

Everything we do All 22 drainage & irrigation services
  • French drain
  • Yard drainage and water grading
  • Downspout and gutter drain lines
  • 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
  • Mainline repair
  • Valve or manifold replacement
  • Backflow testing
  • Irrigation winterization
  • Spring irrigation startup
  • Irrigation efficiency audit
  • Outdoor spigot or hose bib add

02 Satisfied clients

200+ Google reviews, earned the slow way.

These are real reviews of our crews, left on Google under the Your Local Mow Man name. Same company, same people, same standard.

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"I've had a terrible time with contractors since moving to Eureka 3 years ago, so I was so pleased that this turned out to be such a good experience. The work took a little longer than planned, but Geronimo kept me updated the entire time, checked in regularly to make sure I was happy with the work, and that everything was taken care of. He even rushed to get our yard done in time for our family BBQ. Highly recommend, would use again."
Candy Joreteg
"We are a property management company for many sites throughout Humboldt County. Your Local Mow Man services several of our commercial properties and do excellent work! Not only is their hands-on work great, but they are easy to communicate with and a joy to do business with!"
Kramer Investment Corp. Commercial property management
"Had a great first experience with the Local Mow Man. Punctual, hardworking, and honest. He's a straightforward business person who listens to his customers. One job done and stoked for our upcoming project. Highly recommended. I hired them for some small tree trimming and major clean up and haul away of redwood needles and green waste items. Thanks again."
Tanner Thrash
"Local Mow Man has done maintenance on several of my family's properties and they always treat the yards like their own. The crews are friendly, on time and efficient. I will be referring LMM to all my friends and neighbors. They have quickly become the most affordable and professional lawn care provider in Humboldt."
Jackson Homan
"Local Mow Man went above and beyond for us, a friend recommended and we called, although we were out of their normal work route they made time for us quickly! We had a yard that got neglected through the holidays and the grass got LONG as well as some unruly blackberries I couldn't keep up with. They came in and jammed out a quick beautiful job that I know was a pain. I would recommend them to anyone!"
Rose Notman

Drainage and Irrigation

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