French Drain
If you know exactly where the puddles will be after it rains, you probably already know you have a drainage problem. Humm Construction LLC can solve these issues with French drain installation that directs excess water away from areas where it tends to collect.
Our team pairs drainage experience with specialized training as an NDS certified drainage contractor. That background gives us a practical understanding of how water moves across a property and how to manage it effectively.
Ready to put your drainage problems behind you? Call (419) 889-2207 today.
What Is French Drainage?
French drainage is a system that collects excess water and moves it away from areas where it tends to accumulate. Water enters the pipe and follows a defined path away from wet areas around your yard or foundation.
Depending on the installation, the drain handles water in one of two ways. With daylighting, the drain stays underground while the discharge point remains visible, allowing water to flow out. The other option is exposed drainage, where the entire drain trench remains visible and allows collected water to slowly seep back into the surrounding ground.
Humm Construction LLC’s French Drain Installation Services
Humm Construction LLC provides French drain installation for properties dealing with standing water, saturated ground, and poor foundation drainage. We build each system around the property’s conditions and where the excess water needs to go.
Our services include:
- Excavating and trenching drainage runs
- Installing underground drainage lines
- Installing exposed drainage systems
- Creating daylight discharge points
- Directing water away from foundations
- Restoring disturbed installation areas
Whatever your drainage problem looks like, we’ll put the right system in place to get the water under control.
Where Should French Drains Be Installed?
French drains are most effective when they’re installed where water naturally travels or settles. Keeping water from repeatedly collecting near vulnerable areas helps protect them from ongoing moisture exposure.
Common installation areas include:
- Along foundations: Collects water that settles near the home and directs it away
- Low yard areas: Gives water a drainage route instead of leaving it to pool
- Near slopes: Intercepts runoff as it moves toward the lower parts of the property
- Retaining walls: Help drain water that collects in the soil behind the wall
We install each system with the water’s natural path in mind, so the system addresses the source of the drainage problem.
Can a French Drain Eventually Clog?
French drains can clog over time when soil, sediment, and debris build up and restrict water flow. When that happens, water starts moving more slowly through the system or collecting in areas that had been draining properly.
Clearing debris from exposed drainage helps keep water moving freely. For underground systems, a blockage requires the drain to be cleaned or flushed to restore water flow.
Keeping debris from building up around the drainage area reduces the chance of blockages developing over time.
Upgrade Your Foundation Drainage Today
Recurring drainage problems leave water sitting too close to your home after a heavy rain. Humm Construction LLC installs French drains to move that water away from your foundation and help keep the surrounding ground drier. Our team has extensive drainage experience backed by specialized NDS training, so your installation is handled by people who understand how these systems need to perform.
Looking for a French drain? Contact us at (419) 889-2207.