AAA Home Drainage

When it comes to removing groundwater that causes saturation, hydrostatic pressure and subsequently leaking into basements and crawlspaces, there are a few concepts that are important design and implementation factors that will most often produce success. The most important aspects of concern can be described as the 1,2,3 punch. (more…)

What constitutes a home drainage problem? That question can seem like the most difficult one in the world when panic sets in due to home drainage problems that come up at the worst time. Most home drainage problems are caused by groundwater that is accumulated on, or next to, the foundation area of your home. (more…)

Let’s talk about the grade of your foundation area. I don’t mean whether you give the contractor an A,B or C on the work. I mean the degree of slope the ground conforms to as it slopes away from the foundation stem wall. Grading of the foundation area greatly enhances a hand excavated french drain with respect to groundwater removal.

While city and county planners recommend a slope of at least 6″ per 10 lineal feet away from the foundation for a healthy home groundwater drainage grade, you will be served well to have in excess of this grade. (more…)

“The bitter taste of poor quality in home groundwater drainage remains long after the sweetness of the lowest price has vanished.”