Greenview Landscaping serves Burleson, TX with French drains, surface and channel drains, landscaping, hardscaping and outdoor living construction. We are licensed and insured, BBB A+ accredited and have been building and fixing yards across the Fort Worth area since 2016. Burleson is one of the largest cities we serve south of Fort Worth, with neighborhoods that range from older homes near Old Town to new subdivisions on the edges, and each has its own drainage and landscape needs. Call (817) 393-3144 or request an estimate online.
About Burleson and Its Yards
Burleson straddles the Johnson and Tarrant County line south of Fort Worth. The Census Bureau lists the city at 56,907 residents with a 72.1 percent owner-occupied housing rate. That is a lot of homeowners with yards, and a lot of new construction where builder grading has not been adjusted for a finished landscape.
The soil across Burleson is heavy clay. Texas A&M AgriLife’s Earth-Kind program explains that in clay, water spreads sideways before it soaks down, so low spots stay wet and foundations see wide swings in soil moisture. The National Weather Service’s 37.01-inch annual rainfall normal for the Fort Worth area arrives mostly in spring and fall, which is when Burleson drainage calls peak.
Water use matters here too. The City of Burleson maintains year-round water restrictions, and it lists Building Permits and Inspections among its online services for homeowners planning fences, walls or other structures. We design landscapes that are comfortable under the watering schedule and confirm permit requirements before construction.
Drainage Services in Burleson
Drainage is what Burleson homeowners search for most and where we recommend starting. Sod, beds and patios installed over a wet lot do not last.
French drains
A fabric-lined, gravel-filled trench with perforated pipe that collects water from saturated clay and carries it to an outlet. In Burleson’s newer subdivisions, the typical project is a backyard low-spot drain or an interceptor along a shared fence line. In older neighborhoods it is usually a foundation perimeter drain. Our French drain installation page covers how the systems are built.
Surface and channel drains
For water moving across the surface, pooling on a patio or running down a driveway, surface drains and channel drains catch it at grade and share the French drain outlet.
Downspout tie-ins and grading correction
Roof water released beside the slab is the most common foundation moisture problem we find. We pipe downspouts to the outlet and correct grading where a lot has settled toward the house. Our post on slope correction without major disruption explains the approach on established lots.
Landscaping in Burleson
Our landscaping services for Burleson homes include:
• Landscape design for new builds and full renovations of builder-grade yards
• Bed installation with plants suited to clay, sun and the city’s watering schedule
• Tree and shrub planting
• Sod installation and lawn repair over corrected drainage
• Low-water designs following Earth-Kind principles, which Texas A&M describes as combining organic and traditional practices for water conservation and reduced fertilizer use
• Ongoing lawn maintenance
Irrigation that respects the watering schedule
Burleson’s year-round restrictions reward irrigation that puts water where it is needed and nowhere else. The EPA’s WaterSense program reports that swapping a standard clock timer for a WaterSense labeled controller can save an average home up to 15,000 gallons a year. We design and adjust irrigation alongside every landscape install so the new beds and turf establish without wasted water.
Hardscaping in Burleson
Our hardscaping crew builds paver and natural stone patios on compacted base, walkways, retaining walls with drainage behind them, and masonry features such as seat walls, columns and outdoor kitchens. Every hardscape is planned with water in mind so a new patio does not become a new water trap against the house.
Outdoor Living, Pools and Fencing
Burleson’s newer homes often come with a small concrete pad and nothing else. We turn that into a usable outdoor living space with an expanded patio, a pergola for shade, a fire pit and privacy fencing. For homes with an older pool, our swimming pool remodeling team handles resurfacing, tile, coping and deck work.
Common Outdoor Problems We Solve in Burleson
• Backyard low spot that stays wet for days after rain
• Water pooling against the slab or the patio edge
• Builder-grade sod that failed in one section
• Runoff crossing from a neighbor’s yard along the fence
• Erosion in beds on sloped lots
• Small concrete pads that make the backyard hard to use
• Older pools with worn plaster, tile and decking
Why Burleson Homeowners Choose Greenview
What We Offer | What It Means for You |
Licensed and insured | Coverage for your property during excavation and construction |
BBB A+ accredited | A business record you can verify |
4.8 stars on 184 Google reviews | Homeowners across the Fort Worth area rate the work highly |
In business since 2016 | Years of experience with North Texas clay and rainfall |
Drainage, landscape, hardscape and pools together | One coordinated plan instead of several contractors |
Restoration included | Trenches closed and lawn and beds put back |
Permits and Discharge in Burleson
Standard residential French drains usually do not require a permit, but fences, retaining walls, patio covers and pergolas may. The City of Burleson lists Building Permits and Inspections among its online services and can be reached at 817-426-9600. We confirm what applies to your project before scheduling. Drain outlets stay on your property, at the curb or in an existing storm inlet, and never on a neighbor’s lot.
Our Process for Burleson Customers
- Site visit. We walk the lot, ideally after rain, and map where water goes.
- Written plan and estimate. Drainage first, then landscape, hardscape and outdoor living.
- Permits and utility locate. Requirements confirmed and underground lines marked.
- Construction. Our own crews build the drains, beds, walls and patios.
- Walkthrough. We review the finished work with you and explain any upkeep.
Nearby Communities We Serve
Greenview also serves south Fort Worth, Benbrook, Arlington and the rest of Tarrant County. See all cities we serve.
Burleson FAQs
Do you install French drains in Burleson?
Yes. French drains are our most requested Burleson service, especially backyard low-spot drains in newer subdivisions and perimeter drains around older homes.
My new home’s yard floods. Is that normal?
It is common. Builder grading is designed to pass inspection, not to handle sod, beds, fences and patios. A French drain corrects the problem without regrading the lot.
Where does drain water go?
To a curb emitter, an existing storm inlet or a dry well on your property. We never discharge onto a neighbor’s lot.
Do I need a permit?
Usually not for a French drain. Fences, walls, pergolas and patio covers may require one through the City of Burleson. We confirm before starting.
Can you design a landscape that works with the watering restrictions?
Yes. We select plants and turf that hold up on the city’s schedule and design irrigation to apply water efficiently.
Do you build patios and pergolas in Burleson?
Yes. Patios, pergolas, fire pits, fencing and full outdoor living spaces are all part of our work in Burleson.
Do you remodel pools in Burleson?
Yes. Resurfacing, tile, coping, decking and equipment updates for existing pools.
How long does a drainage project take?
Most residential French drains are finished in one to three days depending on trench length and downspout connections.
Is Burleson inside your regular service area?
Yes. We serve Burleson from our Fort Worth office and schedule site visits regularly on the south side.
Get Started in Burleson
Greenview Landscaping is licensed and insured, BBB A+ accredited and has served the Fort Worth area since 2016. Call (817) 393-3144 or contact us online for drainage, landscaping, hardscaping or outdoor living in Burleson, TX.