French Drain Installation - Delaware Valley & Greater Philadelphia Area

French drains are an excellent solution to potential flooding issues. Designed to divert water away from your foundation, they can be an effective solution if you have a yard that is lower than your neighbors’ or if you experience heavy rain seasons. Rather than living with standing water on your property, a French drain can disperse moisture more evenly across a greater area underground.

Homes that use French drain systems generally have several installed to cover all the areas that tend to collect water when it rains. The result is a more effective drainage system that prevents the yard and foundation damage that often comes with repeated extended water exposure.

If you need French drain installation in the Delaware Valley & Greater Philadelphia Area, Dream Team can help. We proudly serve Lansdowne, Havertown, Paoli and surrounding areas.

What is a French Drain System?

These drain systems provide an easy passage for water to flow through. Water always flows downhill, and by the easiest route possible. The basic concept behind these drains are a slightly sloped trench filled with gravel and a pipe that diverts water away from your home. The trench bottom is usually sloped about 1” inch for every 8’ feet in the direction of water flow.

Depending on your home, water from the trench can be diverted to the follow:

Low-lying area around your property

Drainage ditch

Dry well

Street or roadway

All of these areas seem like a much better option for diverting water rather than it sitting on your basement floor.

The French Drain Installation Process

Standing water can cause expensive damage to foundations and landscaping if it’s a persistent issue. French drain systems are efficient tools to prevent this pooling and protect your assets. To install your French drain, your plumber will dig a trench to lay a length of perforated pipe, angled downward, which will be covered by gravel and other porous materials. When it rains, water will filter through the gravel and collect in the pipe below. From there, it will travel freely along the length of the pipe, escaping through the perforations evenly to ensure proper drainage into the ground. French pipes are often installed in areas that show signs of poor drainage, leaving pools of water that take significant time to dissipate.

The professionals at Dream Team Home Services have the qualifications to complete your French drain installation and manage any repairs or maintenance needed to ensure it works effectively. Our highly trained team can assist you with placement planning and make sure you cover all the areas of your property that have issues with poor drainage. We’ll install your French drain systems and get them working to make sure your outdoor areas are dry and protected.

We’ll provide you with information on how to care for your new French drains and explain what you need to look for to decide when they need servicing. As a full-service plumbing company, we’re also available to handle any other plumbing issues you may be experiencing.

French Drain Installation Done Right

Dream Team Home Services has been serving Delaware Valley homeowners since 2018. Our team is known for being punctual and providing quality service that meets the standards we would set for our own homes. We offer emergency services to ensure you’re never caught without the help you need, even if you experience a breakdown in your plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems after hours.

We know plumbing work can be needed unexpectedly and sometimes requires an investment that doesn’t work with your budget. That’s why we offer financing options through our partnered lenders on approved credit, allowing you to pull the trigger on your plumbing project and cover the expense over time. You can also join our plumbing family plan to save you additional money.

Installing a curtain drain for curing soggy, wet areas in your yard may seem similar, but this type of project is NOT a DIY weekend project. If you want it done right and done right the first time, talk to our plumbing experts. We’ll lay out the options for your home and walk you through every step of the installation process.

French Drain Installation in Delaware Valley & Greater Philadelphia Area

What is a French Drain System?

The French Drain Installation Process

French Drain Installation Done Right