AAA Home Drainage

So, you are feeling confident. You say to yourself. Hand excavated french drains? No problem, I can do this. Perhaps you can; with care, experience, and a good plan. When you are contemplating the hand excavation of your own french drains proceed with a confident knowledge of where all your utilities are located and what you plan to do in what order. Proceed with caution and a slow sensitive shovel excavation. You must feel for utility lines with your shovel and hand excavate around them. (more…)

A question often asked is: why are french drains important? In this article I will touch on some of the most important reasons why french drain installation should be a top priority for the health of your home and some specifics with respect to the engineering and materials used in french drain installation. (more…)

If you only remember one thing from this web site, remember this. Always call in a utility locate prior to doing any power or hand excavation for drainage. Doing drainage with power tools and a ditch witch is for amateurs and fools. Call before you dig, it is the law.

This advice is for your safety. I cannot stess this enough. You may go to the internet for information on calling in utility locates at “call before you dig.org”. For a phone number to call in the Portland area or to be connected to utility locate services in your state call 503-246-6699.
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