About Our Team

The Dallas Drainage Pros family is close, consistent and continuing to grow...

These are the people who uphold and protect the Dallas Drainage Pros standard. Behind every successful project is a team of leaders who take ownership — of the design, the details, and the final outcome. Our standard isn’t just about installing drainage systems. It’s about diagnosing problems correctly, engineering practical solutions, and executing with precision. It’s about doing the job right the first time — with integrity, technical accuracy, and long-term performance in mind.

The leaders below set that tone every day. They train our crews, oversee our installations, and ensure that every project reflects the quality and accountability our clients expect. Their experience, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence are what separate Dallas Drainage Pros from other companies that “also do drainage.”

This is the team that protects our name — and your property.

Our Installation Team, The Backbone of Our Operation

At Dallas Drainage Pros, our installers are not general laborers or subcontractors — they are trained, full-time W-2 employees who specialize exclusively in drainage and waterproofing systems.

This is not side work for our team. It is what they do every day.

Our crews are trained in the specific challenges of North Texas soil conditions — dense clay soils sitting over caliche bedrock — and they understand how water behaves both above and below ground. That understanding is critical when installing systems designed to protect foundations, basements, plumbing, and outdoor spaces for the long term.

What Sets Our Installers Apart

Precision Installation Standards
Every pipe is installed with a verified minimum 1% slope. Footer-depth French drains are installed on the uphill side to intercept groundwater before it reaches the foundation. Clean-out access points are incorporated throughout the system so it can be inspected and maintained for years to come.

Materials That Last
We install smooth-wall PVC sewer and drain pipe as our standard, with SDR-35 high-density pipe recommended where structural strength is critical — such as under homes or hardscape areas. We do not use corrugated pipe, because long-term performance matters.

Built for Serviceability
Our installers understand that a drainage system should not just work on day one — it should be cleanable and inspectable in the future. That means sweeping directional fittings (no hard turns), accessible clean-outs, proper gravel backfill using 1–2” clean crushed concrete or washed drainage rock, and a 4 oz non-woven geotextile fabric barrier to protect the system from sediment intrusion.

Grading Matters
Our team also understands that pipe alone does not solve drainage. Proper grading is essential. Soil must provide visibility of the foundation (minimum 4”), a 5% slope away from the home, and a clear discharge path with at least 1% overall slope to a safe exit point.

Waterproofing Expertise

For basement waterproofing systems, our installers are trained in a multi-phased, “belt-and-suspenders” approach suitable for Dallas conditions. From footer-depth French drains using SDR-35 pipe, to liquid-applied elastomeric membranes, drainage mat installation, gravel backfill separation, sump pump configuration, and alarm integration — every step is deliberate and coordinated as a single system.

We do not piece work out to multiple contractors. Our team understands how each component interacts with the others — and why.

Professionalism on Every Job

Our installers are respectful of your property and your time. Hardscapes and landscaping in the path of installation are carefully removed and replaced. Irrigation is modified as needed. Work sites are kept organized and intentional.

They are also trained to document systems properly — mapping pipeline routes, marking clean-outs, and ensuring future serviceability.

When our team leaves your property, you don’t just have pipe in the ground. You have a system installed with long-term performance, maintenance, and protection in mind.

That’s the Dallas Drainage Pros difference.

Alyssa Franklin, Administrative Coordinator

Alyssa is the organizational heartbeat of Dallas Drainage Pros. As Administrative Coordinator, she is often the first point of contact for homeowners — answering calls, scheduling appointments, and ensuring each client is heard and taken care of from the very beginning.

She works closely with both clients and field teams, serving as the liaison that keeps projects moving smoothly. From coordinating assessments and managing schedules to answering questions about proposals, timelines, and billing, Alyssa ensures communication is clear and expectations are aligned on all sides.

In an industry where details matter and timing is critical, her organization, responsiveness, and steady communication make a measurable difference. She helps create a seamless experience for clients while supporting the team behind the scenes so they can focus on executing high-quality drainage solutions.

Outside of the office, Alyssa and her husband stay busy raising their young daughter — a role that reflects the same care, patience, and dedication she brings to both her family and the Dallas Drainage Pros team.

Zac Martin, Head of Assessments

Since joining Dallas Drainage Pros, Zac has demonstrated an exceptional ability to absorb and apply the vast technical knowledge required to truly understand the complexities of drainage and stormwater mitigation. He quickly developed a deep grasp of how surface water, subsurface groundwater, grading, and structural considerations all interact — and how small details can dramatically impact long-term performance.

At his core, Zac is a problem solver. That instinct makes him especially effective during initial property assessments and in guiding larger-scale projects from concept through completion. He has a natural ability to account for nuance and anticipate unknown variables — identifying not just the visible issue, but what could develop down the road if not addressed properly. That forward-thinking mindset is difficult to train and is a key reason he was brought onto the team.

Zac plays a critical role in managing complex projects, communicating clearly with homeowners, and ensuring that proposed solutions are both technically sound and practical to execute. Dallas Drainage Pros is fortunate to have him leading many of our larger installations.

Outside of work, Zac and his wife are growing their family and are excited to be welcoming their second baby this year — a season of life that reflects the same sense of responsibility and dedication he brings to every project.

Angel Ramos, Head of Projects

Angel is the backbone of Dallas Drainage Pros and has worked alongside owner John Keathley since the company’s very beginning. Over the years, he has played a central role in growing the company into a highly specialized drainage and stormwater mitigation firm.

With extensive hands-on field experience, Angel combines technical expertise with real-world problem solving. He understands drainage from the ground up — from groundwater interception and deep French drain systems to complex surface water management solutions. As the company has taken on more advanced stormwater mitigation projects, Angel has continually expanded his knowledge, mastering the details that determine whether a system performs long-term or fails prematurely.

He is meticulous about slope, pipe selection, gravel specification, and proper waterproofing applications — the technical fundamentals that ensure every installation is built to last. Beyond his field expertise, Angel leads crews with consistency and accountability, setting the standard for workmanship on every job site.

Angel isn’t just the Head of Projects — he is foundational to the quality, integrity, and reputation of Dallas Drainage Pros.

John Keathley, Founder and Owner

John has a lifelong background in landscaping, paired with an ever-present entrepreneurial drive. After years in the industry, he began to notice something missing in the Dallas market: a company singularly focused on understanding and effectively mitigating stormwater — in other words, true drainage specialization.

Acting on that conviction, John launched Dallas Drainage Pros in the spring of 2023. The first week, he was digging trenches himself. By the second week, he had hired two team members to help meet growing demand. What started as a focused vision quickly gained momentum.

Fast forward just three years (March 2026, as of this writing), and Dallas Drainage Pros has grown to a team of 15 full-time W2 employees. In a short time, the company has established itself as a technically driven, solutions-oriented firm dedicated exclusively to drainage and stormwater mitigation.

As a former employee himself, John is intentional about building a company culture where compensation is tied to production and performance — ensuring the team shares in the success they help create. Integrity — both with clients and with employees — remains a foundational value of his leadership.

John lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Shelly, and continues to focus on building a company known for technical accuracy, accountability, and long-term results.

From the ground up, building the future of drainage standards in north Texas.

- Dallas Drainage Pros -
Serving North & East Dallas, including:

Preston Hollow, Highland Park, University Park, Lakewood, Lake Highlands and surrounding areas.

Also now serving:
Richardson, Plano, Garland, Rockwall, Rowlett, Wylie, Carrolton, Frisco, Allen & McKinney

Whatever your drainage problem, we’ve got you covered. We are local drainage professionals in the Dallas area, providing quality solutions to stormwater drainage issues. Whether it involves waterproofing your home, installing a French drain or sump pump, or even hanging seamless gutters, we will leave you confident that your property will withstand the next Dallas downpour!

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