Drainage
Get rid of unsightly extensions and excess water from low areas with virtually invisible underground drainage.
Underground drains channel excess storm water safely away from your home. In addition to preventing water from standing in low areas, this also helps to keep consistent moisture levels in the soil, reducing foundation issues caused by expansion and contraction. Run-off from gutters and landscaping can be channeled and captured, or released in a more convenient location. With several types available, we can design a system to meet your needs. Contact us for more information.
Classic underground drainage
Excess stormwater from gutters, even groundwater run-off can be collected and released above ground, sometimes hundreds of feet away from the home. We prefer to use solid or perforated smooth-wall sewer and drain pipe versus the currogated flex-pipe. It tends to be more reliable, easier to maintain and is more resistant to collapse. This is commonly mistaken for a french drain.
The "Bubbler"
Surprisingly effective, easy to clean and great for eliminating unsightly extensions, this 4" underground drain is mainly for use under sidewalks and flowerbeds. Water is discharged at ground level in a more convenient location. Using perforated pipe allows any remaining stormwater to be released into the soil before mosquitoes and other nuisances can develop.
The (Real) French Drain
The focus of this system is more on how and where the water is discharged. Water from the gutters and ground-level drains is collected using the classic underground drainage system. This water is then piped to an underground holding tank which releases the collected water subterraneously, through perforated pipe, a protective fabric liner, and into a "leach field" of gravel, then sand, before it is absorbed by the surrounding soil. This system can become quite pricy and intensive, requiring a large area and periodic maintenance. It is mainly used as a last resort in situations where there is simply nowhere else to discharge the water. Lift-stations can be added to the classic underground drainage system if it is possible to discharge the water at a location that is uphill.
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