French Drain Installation and Repairs
Do you have a problem with surface water, such as the driveway washing out? Or maybe you struggle with an over-saturated soggy lawn with puddles in your landscape, making maintenance and recreation challenging and messy? We offer professional French drain services to help solve soggy or muddy landscapes. Our processes follow all industry standards and come with an optional lifetime warranty.
Why Choose Rain Pros for French Drain Services?
The experienced professionals at Rain Pros have served property owners throughout the Greater Seattle area since 2006. Our expert team specializes in French drain installation and repair, so you can depend on us to deliver exceptional services and support. We use high-quality materials and advanced installation and repair techniques to give you long-lasting solutions.
Our French Drain Services
Rain Pros can assist with all your French drain needs. Our services include:
- Installation: We follow industry best practices for proper installation, ensuring effective water management. Our team will develop customized solutions based on your property's needs and landscaping.
- Repair: After installation, our team will create access points at the top of the drain for future inspection and maintenance. We can identify and address issues, such as clogs, leaks and damage, before they escalate into significant problems.
Benefits of Proper French Drain System Maintenance
When you allow our professional team to handle your French drain maintenance, you can experience efficient water drainage solutions that bring advantages such as:
- Minimized water damage to your property's foundation.
- Decreased water pooling.
- Fewer erosion issues with landscaping.
- Enhanced property value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about French drains and how they can benefit your property with these FAQs.
Why Install a French Drain?
A French drain is necessary when:
- Surface water creates a soggy lawn or causes a driveway to wash out.
- You're building a retaining wall on a hillside.
- Flooding is causing water damage to your yard and home.
How Does a French Drain Work?
A French drain is a perforated pipe that allows surface water to immediately move away from houses and landscaping. The system relies on gravity to direct water flow downhill toward the suitable location for water drainage.
Is a French Drain All That Is Needed to Solve a Soggy Landscape?
We say that approximately 80% of our clients were satisfied with their results when only French drain was installed. For total reassurance, we recommend adjusting the soil structure by topdressing the designated area. The combination of a French drain and topdressing is guaranteed to work. We have worked for some of the most discerning families in Washington, and we have never had a client upset with the outcome if they have built out the French drain to our specifications and done an 1.5-2” top dress.
What Is Topdressing?
A top dress is a high sand content soil — around 80% sand and 20% compost. Topdressing maintains its structure even when it is hyper saturated. It can also be awesome for people with dogs because the sand is easier to brush off than mud.
Why Does Topdressing Help?
Topdressing improves the soil structure, water holding capacity and cation exchange capacity. Many lawns have fine topsoil, but similar to soil found around lakes, this topsoil is very mushy when wet. It's great for growing lots of plants, but it's not great for people who have to mow or want to play. Topdressing acts more like the sand at the beach, where you can walk right next to the ocean and trust the sand to stay firm under your feet.
In the first year of receiving topdressing, you have to fertilize a bit more and possibly water a bit more, but once the roots of the grass reach the soil below, your lawn will have access to all the nutrients and hydration. You and your pets will only see and feel the dense upper layer.
Contact Us for Expert Water Drainage Solutions
As a premier full-service sprinkler and drainage company in Puget Sound, Rain Pros offers a variety of services tailored to your property's needs. Contact us today to learn more about our French drain services and our other capabilities.
