914 Yard Drainage & French Drains in Pound Ridge, NY
Pound Ridge is rural and newer than the villages: the typical home was built around 1970, though about 70% pre-date 1980. Large wooded lots, ledge and steep slopes shape what drainage work is possible. Larger Westchester properties often have slopes, ledge, retaining walls and mature landscaping, which affect how and where water can be moved. Ask a drainage contractor where the water will go, whether any neighboring property or municipal system is involved, and whether a permit is required for the work.
Yard drainage companies for Pound Ridge
How we pick: we list up to six companies per page. Independent firms come first, then firms based outside Westchester, then franchise or network affiliates. Companies that name the town as served come before those that serve the whole county. Listings are free, not paid, and not an endorsement. Home improvement license status was looked up in the Westchester County consumer license search on Oct 26 to 27, 2026, plumber license status in the county trade license search on Oct 27, 2026, and NYS mold license status in the state Labor Department data set; each profile shows what we found.
De La Paz Masonry
No rating collected yetWaterproofing, French drains, sump pumps, masonry
Hudson Landscape Contractors & Tree Care Specialists
No rating collected yetDrainage, grading and French drains alongside landscape construction
Sundahl Waterproofing
No rating collected yetInterior and exterior waterproofing, drainage, sump pumps, foundation repair
Gregg Segnit Waterproofing
No rating collected yetBasement and foundation waterproofing, drainage, sump pumps
Kellets Anchored Home Improvement
No rating collected yetExterior and interior waterproofing, drainage, crack repair, sump systems, foundation repair coordination
Vulcan Basement Waterproofing
No rating collected yetBasement waterproofing, drainage, sump pumps, foundation repair
Housing in Pound Ridge
| Place | Typical year built | Built before 1950 | Built before 1980 | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Ridge (town) | 1970 | 17.7% | 69.5% | $1,114,500 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25034, B25077), retrieved Oct 2026. Estimates carry a margin of error.
Flooding and water in Pound Ridge
- Westchester County’s Long Island Sound watershed program lists this municipality in the watershed study areas for “Silvermine, Mill and Mianus Rivers”. [source]
- Flood maps are address-specific. Check your own address on FEMA’s flood map service, and ask any contractor how they treat a high water table on your lot. [source]
Permit notes for Pound Ridge
From the municipality’s own pages, retrieved Oct 2026. Rules change, so call the building department before work starts.
- Work within 150 feet of wetlands needs a Water Control Commission permit; applications go through the Building Department about two weeks before the commission meets. [source]
- Contact the Building Department first; larger drainage or grading plans can also draw site-plan and steep-slope review. [source]
Frequently asked questions
How many yard drainage companies serve Pound Ridge?
We show 6 of 11 companies we found for Pound Ridge: 5 name Pound Ridge as an area they serve, and the rest serve all of Westchester County. Always confirm a company covers your address.
Does Pound Ridge require a permit for this work?
Often yes. See the permit notes on this page, then call the Pound Ridge building department before you sign a contract.
Do I need a French drain or just better grading?
If water pools near the foundation after rain, regrading and downspout extensions are the cheapest first step. A French drain helps where grading alone cannot move the water.
Where should downspouts discharge?
Well away from the foundation, onto ground that slopes away, or into a buried line that outlets downhill. Water dumped next to the house can soak back to the footing.
Nearby
Sources
- Westchester County Planning: Long Island Sound Watershed Program (watershed study areas by municipality)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (look up your own address)
- Town of Pound Ridge: Water Control Commission
- Town of Pound Ridge: Building Department online submission
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034, B25035, B25077 (via Census Reporter)
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