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Yard Drainage & French Drain Installation in South Jersey.
J.A. Cuzzupe Inc. designs and installs yard drainage systems — french drains, storm drains, regrading, and stormwater retention — across Cherry Hill and South Jersey. Family-owned since 1979, we fix standing water at the source with real excavation equipment, not shovels.
Why South Jersey Yards Flood Common causes we see.
Standing water is usually a symptom of several overlapping conditions. Before we recommend a fix, we look at how water moves across the property and where it gets trapped.
- Flat lots with no natural fall
- Heavy clay soil that drains slowly
- High seasonal water table
- Undersized or clogged storm systems
Drainage Solutions We Install Built for your property.
We match the solution to the problem. Every system is sized, pitched, and bedded to move water away from structures and usable lawn areas.
- French drains and curtain drains
- Storm drain lines and inlets
- Downspout tie-ins and extensions
- Regrading and swales
- Retention and detention basins
Excavation Contractor vs. Landscaper Depth, pitch, and permanence.
Drainage that lasts requires proper depth, consistent pitch, clean stone bedding, and correct compaction. It also requires tie-ins to municipal or private storm systems where appropriate. Landscapers often stop at surface grading. We bring excavation equipment and the licensing to do the job below grade, start to finish.
Recent Drainage Projects See our work.
We have completed drainage work across Cherry Hill and the surrounding towns — from residential yard flooding to multi-unit retention systems.
Browse recent drainage work: Maple Commons Drainage Repair & Marquis Ave Retention Basin.
- Family-Owned Since 1979
- Licensed & Insured
- NJLICA Member
- Free Written Estimates
- 24/7 Emergency Response
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Common questions, honest answers.
Most residential french drain installations in New Jersey range from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on length, depth, access, soil conditions, and whether discharge tie-ins are needed. Every project starts with a free written itemized estimate.
It depends on where the water collects and why. Regrading helps surface water flow away naturally. French drains handle subsurface water and saturated soil. During our estimate we assess both and recommend the right approach — or a combination.
Yes, when they are sized and bedded correctly for slow-draining soil. In clay we use wider trenches, more drainage stone, and proper outlet placement so the system can keep up with runoff.