French drains are extremely effective at preventing surface and groundwater from entering your home’s basement, which can potentially save you a great deal of money and headache in the long run. French drains are known by many names, but regardless of what they’re called, their function is essentially the same. If you have any questions about our full line of comprehensive French drain installation services, or if you’d like to schedule an appointment for consultation, give us a call today. Our team of experts are always standing by and would be happy to assist you in any way we can.

French Drain Installation

French drains are most frequently installed in one of two ways, depending on the construction of your New Jersey home. These are:

•  Installed by being buried around the foundation, on the external side of the foundation.
•  Installed around the inside perimeter of the basement underneath the basement floor.

External French drains can often last for ten years or longer without needing any maintenance, but they are also fairly likely to clog without warning, which can be a major problem. These clogs can eventually lead to flooding in your basement, which can cause tremendous structural damage.

Also, French drains often need to be installed with a sump pump. Otherwise, the drain relies on just gravity to help it drain water, which is a major problem if your home is located on a hill or near a steep incline.