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Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX

Waterproofing Company in Houston, Texas.

Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX is a waterproofing contractor based in Houston, TX. Its BBB affiliation is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Better Business Bureau before work starts.

4.6on Google · 125 reviews31 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX handles yard drainage, French drains, regrading, downspout and catch basin systems, sump pumps and foundation root and water barriers from its office at 4430 Talina Way in Houston. The company says it is veteran owned and has served residential and commercial clients since 1995, and it lists the BBB, the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association and the Texas Association of Landscape Contractors among its affiliations. Google shows 4.6 from 125 reviews, read October 21, 2026. Work is aimed at keeping water away from slabs, pier and beam crawl spaces and low yards across Greater Houston, from Katy and Cypress to Pearland and Sugar Land. Free estimates are offered, and the office is open weekdays.

  • Best for yard and foundation drainage on flat houston clay lots
  • Founded in 1995 and veteran owned, per the company website
  • Quotes can run higher on complex jobs, as one reviewer noted

Company Facts

Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.6out of 5
Customer reviews
125on Google
In business
31years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 28, 2026. Years counted from 1995.

The work

Best for
Yard and foundation drainage on flat Houston clay lots
Primary service
Waterproofing

Where

Headquarters
Houston, TX
Service area
Houston
Emergency service
Yes, 24/7

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

BBB affiliation
BBB affiliation (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX

Earth Ideas Outdoors earns its place by solving Houston's real water problem, which is where the rain goes after it leaves the roof, and reviewers describe a large, tidy crew and detailed written plans. It is a drainage and landscaping contractor, not an interior basement waterproofer, so match it to yard side and slab edge water. Expect a quote on the higher end for complex jobs, as one reviewer said.

Best forYard and foundation drainage on flat Houston clay lots

What We Like

  • Founded in 1995 and veteran owned, per the company website
  • Installs French drains, channel drains, catch basins, downspout drains and sump pumps
  • Foundation Biobarrier root barriers paired with water barriers
  • Reviewers describe detailed written plans and crews of ten or more
  • 4.6 from 125 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026

Things to Consider

  • Quotes can run higher on complex jobs, as one reviewer noted
  • Website calls the company licensed but gives no licence number or warranty terms
  • Focus is yard and slab edge drainage, not interior basement wall sealing or crack injection

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.6

Based on 125 Google reviews

Review data updated October 28, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars87%
  • 4 stars2%
  • 3 stars1%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star9%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 125 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 28, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Amy Scales5.0

    Mike and his crew did a great job installing drains in our yard and pavers and bricks in a few different walkways. The team was professional, efficient, and left all work areas tidy. Would highly recommend!

    September 2026Google
  • P P5.0

    Punctual, attention to detail, and absolute professionals. I was having foundation problems due to water getting underneath my pier and beam house in the crawlspace from around the yard. This wasn't a cheap and simple job so I got quotes from many different companies. Earth ideas was very quick and on time with their appointments and quotes and one of the very few companies that paid enough attention to recognize there was a concrete area that you couldn't just dig through on my property. (Attention to detail is so important, and I was shocked at how several companies overlooked this detail, which gave me confidence in Earth Idea's plan). They were also the only company that had detailed explanations and notes on what they needed to do and the reason behind it. While their quote was slightly on the higher end (I'm glad I paid it), they did work with me to remove some things that weren't absolutely critical immediately (but would've made the job 100% perfect, but I acknowledged that). I knew the small premium was worth paying to get the job done right. When they came out to install the drains, they brought a crew of 10+ people. This tells me they're willing to hire people to do things efficiently and not just cut costs with a 2 person crew. I was surprised how many people were there all doing the job like a well oiled machine. I look forward to using them for future endeavors and highly recommend getting a quote with them. Especially for larger, complex projects.

    July 2026Google
  • Zach Sandford5.0

    Mike came out and gave us a competitive quote and was cheaper than the other two we checked with. He was super polite and very informative on the work to be done. We had French drains put in on one side of the house, and then our front flower beds re-done and trees trimmed. The crew did great work and for the most part did a great job of cleaning up afterwards.

    June 2026Google
  • Dalia Justo5.0

    Great experience with Earth Ideas Outdoors. Mike was knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything clearly. The crew was very nice, professional, and worked hard throughout the project. I’m very happy with the results and would recommend them to anyone looking for drainage solutions.

    June 2026Google
  • Genevieve Erdbruegger5.0

    To address erosion and ponding I contracted EIO. Their drainage crew is precise, neat, diligent, and skilled. Their foreman, Mike, and owner, Brian, are a friendly team and do honorable business. My requests were accommodated and heard, and they both communicated well before and during the job. I’m pleased with their efficient work and will share a post-rain photo once it rains. UPDATE: attached is a video of the ponding problem I experienced plus photos of the working solution: well placed drains (taken during all the recent rains).

    June 2026Google
  • Elizabeth5.0

    Hi, Earth Ideas did a wonderful job with my drainage issue. When they came out to look at my front yard they listened and understood exactly what I wanted and didn’t try to up sale me things I didn’t need. The service was fast and professional . They left my yard clean and went the extra mile! Thank you Earth Ideas for a fantastic experience!

    May 2026Google

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Ranked#1of 9 waterproofing companies in Houston, TXre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX Made Our Top 9

It took first place in 9 Best Waterproofing Companies in Houston, TX (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Houston, TX.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

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Company Background

About Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX

Standing water in a Houston yard rarely stays in the yard. It creeps toward the slab, collects under pier and beam floors and finds the weep holes. Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX builds its business around that problem, with French drains, yard drains, regrading, channel drains across patios, gravity fed catch basins, downspout connections and sump pumps to move water uphill when the lot gives it nowhere to go.

The company works from 4430 Talina Way in Houston 77041 and says it has served homes and businesses since 1995 as a veteran owned firm. Its service area page names Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Pearland, Bellaire and Kingwood among others. It also installs Biobarrier root barriers with a water barrier alongside to stop tree roots wicking moisture from under a foundation.

Earth Ideas Outdoors holds 4.6 from 125 Google reviews, read October 21, 2026. One homeowner with a pier and beam house described water sitting in the crawl space and praised a crew of ten or more people, detailed written notes and a plan that spotted a concrete area other bidders missed. Another said foreman Mike quoted below two competitors and explained the work well. A third credited Mike and owner Brian with clear communication on an erosion and ponding job. The honest negative is price: the pier and beam reviewer called the quote slightly high and trimmed non critical items to bring it down.

Texas has no state waterproofing licence, so no licence number sits behind this kind of work. Drain pipe tied into plumbing falls under the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (tsbpe.texas.gov), and the City of Houston issues permits where they apply. The website calls the company licensed but publishes no licence number, so ask for it.

This suits homeowners with yard flooding, a higher neighboring lot, slab edge moisture or erosion who want drains and grading handled by one crew. It suits less well anyone whose water enters through basement walls or floor cracks inside the house, since interior crack injection and wall sealing are not listed. Before booking, ask where the water will discharge, whether a permit is needed, and what the warranty covers in writing.

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Credentials

  • BBB affiliationBetter Business BureauReported
  • Texas Nursery & Landscape Association memberTexas Nursery & Landscape AssociationReported
  • Texas Association of Landscape Contractors memberTexas Association of Landscape ContractorsReported
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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.6/ 5

    125 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #1 in Houston waterproofing, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Emergency callout
Available 24/7

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Project Photos

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Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX FAQs

  • Does a Houston drainage company need a waterproofing licence in Texas?

    No, Texas has no state waterproofing licence. Plumbing connections fall under the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners at tsbpe.texas.gov, and the City of Houston issues permits where they apply. Earth Ideas Outdoors describes itself as licensed but does not publish a number on its website, so ask for it and check it yourself. The company lists the BBB, the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association and the Texas Association of Landscape Contractors as affiliations.

  • What are the hours for Earth Ideas Outdoors in Houston?

    Google lists Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday, while the company website lists weekdays from 7 AM and says calls are answered after hours. The website also mentions 24 hour emergency service on its gutter and drainage page. Call (713) 462-4317 to confirm availability before a storm.

  • Does Earth Ideas Outdoors offer free estimates and which areas does it cover?

    Yes, the company offers free estimates. It serves Greater Houston including Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, Bellaire, Memorial, Kingwood, Friendswood and Clear Lake. It does not publish warranty terms or financing details on its website, so request both in writing before you sign.

  • Is Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 3 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX serve?

    Houston. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Earth Ideas Outdoors - French Drainage & Landscaping Services Houston TX offer emergency service?

    Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
October 28, 2026
Sources checked
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Could not verify
BBB affiliation (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
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