Outside French Drain Installation

Effective Basement Waterproofing Solutions for Yard Drainage

Installing a French drain can help prevent wet basement and mould issues. If you live in a low-lying area or one that is prone to heavy rains and floods this might be the ideal solution for you.

What is an Exterior French Drain?

A French drain is a simple and effective sloping trench dug in the ground, and filled in with gravel or rock. It typically contains hollow pipes running along the bottom of the trench to allow water that seeps through the gravel to drain away quickly.  It can be covered over with turf after installation to make it less conspicuous.

The advantages of French drain installation:

• Effectively intercepts groundwater and prevents it from reaching through your foundation
• Works round the clock channelling surface water away from your building structure
• Low-cost water control solution
• Easy to install

If you consider that most often an accumulation of ground and surface water is the main reason for floods and leaks, then a French drain is a simple and cost-effective solution. When coupled with a sump pump you might avoid dealing with wet basement issues, no matter what the weather. All you need is a reliable waterproofing specialist to do the work for you.

Find Reliable Companies

Without having to do more than punch a few keys, you can check online forums, blogs and rating site for information about the waterproofing companies that interest you. You can also get information by reading consumer reviews that may have been left by others who have worked with particular companies. In many cases, you can get a fairly good idea of what to expect when working with a particular company.