Trench drains are basic, surface-level drains. They collect water through a grate and move it away from hard surfaces like ...

Installing a channel drain across your driveway can help move water to where it should go. 4. Replace Driveways, Patios and Walkways With Porous Materials. Getty Images.

If the water flows across the driveway pretty evenly, then you’ll want to put in a trench drain. These can be 4, 6 or 12 inches wide at the top and 10, 20 or 30 feet long.