914 Yard Drainage & French Drains in Scarsdale, NY
Scarsdale’s housing stock is old: the typical home was built around 1943, and more than half of homes pre-date 1950. Older foundations of that age are where most waterproofing, drainage and sump pump calls come from. 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 Scarsdale
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.
Avellino Construction
No rating collected yetBasement, foundation, chimney and exterior-wall waterproofing; masonry and roofing; 24-hour emergency service
Bombace Construction Co., Inc.
No rating collected yetYard drainage, curtain and French drains, dry wells, catch basins, sump pump installation, grading, retaining walls
De La Paz Masonry
No rating collected yetWaterproofing, French drains, sump pumps, masonry
F. La Rocca & Sons
No rating collected yetMasonry, drainage and waterproofing
Kellets Anchored Home Improvement
No rating collected yetExterior and interior waterproofing, drainage, crack repair, sump systems, foundation repair coordination
MJ Plumbing Contractors & Son
No rating collected yetPlumbing and sump pumps
Housing in Scarsdale
| Place | Typical year built | Built before 1950 | Built before 1980 | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale | 1943 | 54.5% | 80.6% | $1,800,700 |
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 Scarsdale
- Westchester County’s Long Island Sound watershed program lists this municipality in the watershed study areas for “Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers; Mamaroneck Harbor”, “Hutchinson River”, “Bronx River”. [source]
- The village’s own sewer-compliance program notes that seasonal groundwater combined with poor foundation drainage or failed waterproofing leads to sump pumps being wired into the sewer, which is not allowed. [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 Scarsdale
From the municipality’s own pages, retrieved Oct 2026. Rules change, so call the building department before work starts.
- The village says all new installations of sump pumps, drainage facilities and related items require village permits. Call Engineering at 914-722-1106 before you sign a contract. [source]
- Sump discharge should go to an owner-maintained dry well or detention basin; it may not go to a laundry tub, sink or sanitary sewer line. Connecting to a public stormwater drain needs the Village Engineer’s written permit. [source]
Frequently asked questions
How many yard drainage companies serve Scarsdale?
We show 6 of 15 companies we found for Scarsdale: 12 name Scarsdale as an area they serve, and the rest serve all of Westchester County. Always confirm a company covers your address.
Does Scarsdale require a permit for this work?
Often yes. See the permit notes on this page, then call the Scarsdale 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)
- Village of Scarsdale: Sanitary Discharge Compliance Certificate Program, common sewer defects
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (look up your own address)
- Village of Scarsdale FAQ: where can I discharge my sump pump?
- Village of Scarsdale Code, Article III: Drainage
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034, B25035, B25077 (via Census Reporter)
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