Problems this service addresses
Wet soil, a soggy strip of lawn and water moving below the surface can have different causes. The right solution depends on the slope, soil, runoff source and available discharge location.
How french drain installation works
French drainage installation starts by locating the wet zone and confirming that the route can reach a suitable outlet. The trench, drainage stone, pipe and filtration materials are then installed for the site conditions before the disturbed surface is restored.
When it may be appropriate
A French drain may be appropriate when water is moving through saturated soil. It is not automatically the right fix for roof runoff or water flowing across pavement.
What affects cost?
French drain cost is affected by trench length and depth, access, roots, buried obstacles, outlet distance, soil removal and restoration.
A useful quote identifies the collection area, route, outlet, excavation, cleanup and restoration so totals can be compared on the same scope.
French Drain Installation FAQs
How does a French drain collect water?
Water enters through the stone and perforated pipe, then moves toward the designed outlet.
French drain or surface drain?
A French drain collects water through the ground. A surface drain collects runoff through a grate.
Can a downspout connect to a French drain?
Concentrated roof water needs a deliberate design. A separate solid pipe may be more suitable.
Does a French drain need maintenance?
The outlet and accessible inspection points need to remain clear. The maintenance plan should match the installed system.