French Drain Installation

Proper drainage is essential in any yard. Drainage plays a huge role in maintaining the health of not only your yard, but also your home’s foundation. We offer specialized French drain installation and French drain cleaning services. Whether you’re dealing with pooling water in the yard or attempting to stop potential issues, our professional team is ready to get to work for you.

What is a French Drain?

Although French drains have been in use in France for hundreds of years, the name “French drain” is attributed to a farmer named Henry Flagg French. He wrote a book in 1859 on the subject of farm drainage. The book was popular and the name stuck, but enough about the name. Let’s get into what they actually are.

A French drain is a very effective system that directs water away from where it could cause problems, like your home’s foundation. It’s simple in nature and made up of a slightly sloped trench that’s usually filled with crushed gravel or rock, and a perforated pipe. As rainwater falls to the ground and starts to pull on top, it will also start to see into the ground. When the rain encounters the gravel field trench, it starts to fill the spaces between the crushed rock or gravel. from there, it enters the perforated pipe and is directed away from the home towards a pond or gutter.

These types of drains are excellent for homeowners or property owners that experience issues like pooling water, foundation damage, or basement flooding (although basements are rare around these parts). these types of drains can be installed anywhere around your home, including the low spots in your yard. We can create a custom French drain system for your home.

Yard Drainage Systems

We bring years of experience and super-specialized knowledge to every drain insulation project that we complete. We will carefully evaluate your property to determine the low spots and the spots that are most common to flood. Identifying these areas is key to building a custom drainage system, and you won’t get the correct results without the experience of a professional.

After we collect enough data about where water is pooling, we will check for sprinkler, gas, electrical, and sewer lines, and then start the excavation process. Trenches are usually hand dug to the proper depth and slope. For most jobs, we then add a barrier fabric to keep excess dirt out of the rock. Will then half-fill in a trench with crush rock and start the initial layout of the perforated pipe drain. The last step is to fill in the remainder of the trench with the crush rock and backfill the dirt so that it’s slightly higher than the surrounding area, as it will settle overtime.

French drains are extremely effective at managing water and mitigating water damage, but like any system, they do require periodic maintenance. This maintenance is necessary to reduce the buildup of debris, including soil and organic materials like leaves. If left on check, this could lead to French string blockage and reduction and the drains ability to function properly. To prevent a reduction in efficiency or an outright failure, regular maintenance and cleaning are needed. At Corinth Landscaping, we offer professional French drain cleaning services to make sure your system remains in tiptop shape. Our process includes a detailed inspection of the entire system to locate any blockages. Will then follow up with the removal of any debris using specialized tools to clear the drain system. The last step is to test the drain system to ensure it is functioning correctly.

Routine cleaning and maintenance not only helps extend the life of your French strain, but it also prevents any serious damage to your landscape and to your home. You can reduce the risk of water buildup that could lead to foundation issues or erosion by maintaining your drainage system properly. Contact us today if you suspect your drainage system needs maintenance.

Drainage Services

Here at Corinth Landscaping, we’re experts at delivering high-quality, reliable solutions to any kind of drainage problem. We have years of experience in drain installation and maintenance, and we’ve got the expertise to build a completely custom design for your home. Our focus is on customer satisfaction, and that means we approach every project with a commitment to communicate clearly with you, to build amazing drain systems, and maintain a meticulous attention to detail as we do so.

Regardless of whether you need a whole new French train installed or you need an existing French strain system maintained, we are here and ready to help. Don’t let standing water threaten the safety and beauty of your property. You can trust the experts at Corinth Landscaping to install and maintain a drainage system. That will keep your home protected and looking beautiful. Today to schedule a consultation and learn how our drain services can safeguard your home from water damage.