French Drain Installation

It is possible that if water accumulates around your foundation, it may enter your basement, which can lead to numerous problems for your home. It can cause mold, which compromises your home’s air quality and it also causes a significant decrease in property value. The best way to fix a wet basement is by installing a proper French Drain system.

French drains are designed for dealing with water that accumulates up around your home by giving water a path of low resistance to flow through. A trench filled with a perforated pipe and gravel or rock is dug near the affected area, which will lead the water away. The water is slowly and naturally redistributed as it moves down the trench. We offer both interior and exterior French Drains. An interior French Drain catches water that can seep inside and directs it to a sump pump. The pump then discharges the water out of your home. An exterior French Drain stops the water from ever getting into your basement. These methods, interior and exterior French Drains insure that there will be good drainage next to your foundation. All interior French Drains from A.J. Waterproofing comes with a Lifetime transferable guarantee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

French Drain Installation Questions

1Do I need a French drain, a sump pump, or both?
They do two different jobs. A French drain collects water and channels it to a low point; a sump pump then lifts that water up and out away from the home. Homes with recurring basement water usually need both working together. A.J. will tell you which your home actually needs - not sell you more than the problem requires.
2What's the difference between an interior and an exterior French drain?
An interior French drain is installed along the inside perimeter of the basement floor and ties into a sump pump - it's the most common fix for finished or occupied basements. An exterior French drain is buried in the yard to intercept water before it reaches the foundation. A.J. Waterproofing installs both and recommends based on where your water is coming from.
3How long does a French drain installation take?
Most residential interior French drain systems are completed in one to a few days depending on the size of the basement and site conditions. A.J.'s crews are meticulous and leave the area cleaner than they found it.
4Will installing a French drain damage my finished basement or landscaping?
A.J. Waterproofing works carefully around finished space and landscaping and restores the work area on completion. The job is backed by the same written, transferable lifetime guarantee as all of our work.

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All A.J. Waterproofing solutions carry a written, transferable guarantee backed by fully qualified professionals and the finished product will have clean walls and floor guaranteed for lifetime of home.

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All A.J. Waterproofing solutions carry a written, transferable guarantee backed by fully qualified professionals and the finished product will have clean walls and floor guaranteed for lifetime of home.

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