Foundation Drainage Service

Has Your Basement Turned Into a Pool?

Reach out to the experts at Drainage Experts for all your drainage needs. With over 45 years of combined experience, we can assure you of excellent drainage services. Hire us for waterproofing, sump pumps, or footing drain. Call us or request a service today.

How We Handle Basement Drainage

• Waterproofing

Waterproofing protects your foundation walls by sealing cracks and preventing water infiltration. In new construction, this is applied before backfilling, but in older homes, it often wasn’t done. For existing foundations, the soil is excavated to the footing, the walls are cleaned, cracks are patched, and a sealer is applied from grade down to the footing. Once complete, the foundation is backfilled and properly graded. Waterproofing is most effective when paired with a footing drain to carry water away.

• Exterior Footing Drain (Perimeter Drain)

An exterior footing drain is a pipe-and-stone system installed along the outside of the foundation footing. It collects water running down the foundation wall or groundwater sitting against the footing, and directs it to a proper discharge area. This is common in new construction, but can also be installed when sealing older foundations.

• Interior Footing Drain (Perimeter Drain)

An interior footing drain is similar, but installed along the inside of the basement footing. Water beneath the slab is collected and piped out to a discharge point. These systems are especially useful in basements where excavation outside isn’t possible or practical.

• Sump Pumps

Sump pumps are installed when water cannot be drained away by gravity or as a backup to footing drains. A pump is placed in a basin under the basement floor to lift and discharge water safely away from the house. Systems are controlled by a float switch and can include battery backups to protect your home during power outages.

When Existing Drains Stop Working

Some basements develop water problems years after the home is built—even if drainage systems were installed originally. Over time, footing drains or yard drains can:



• Become crushed by soil movement or heavy equipment
• Get broken by foundation settling
• Experience root infiltration from nearby trees and shrubs
• It becomes silted up and clogged with fine soil or debris

When this happens, water that used to drain freely can back up into the basement, causing leaks, dampness, or even flooding. At Drainage Experts, we diagnose these hidden issues using our experience and inspection tools, then provide the right repair or replacement to restore your drainage system and keep your basement dry.

Tell Us More About Your Basement Issues!

Every home is unique and requires site-specific solutions. What works in one basement may not work in another.

At Drainage Experts, we design systems that fit your property and your budget—keeping your basement dry, your foundation protected, and your home safe from leaks and flooding.

Let’s work together to create the right solution for your home.

Contact Drainage Experts today to schedule your inspection.