Basement Waterproofing Solutions specializes in all kinds of exterior drainage.
Managing the water around the outside of your home is the 1st line of defense to help keep your basement dry.
Driveway grate/zipper drains
Water in Your Garage? We Have the Solution.
If your driveway slopes toward your garage and you’re getting water inside, you need a grate drainage system (also known as a zipper drain) installed in your driveway.
Already have one and still getting water? That means it wasn’t done correctly. Call the professionals at Basement Waterproofing Solutions to design a custom grate drain system built specifically for your property.
All our driveway drainage systems are rated for vehicle traffic — each grate drain is fully encased in
French drains
The Truth About French Drains
A French drain is any type of perforated piping surrounded by clean ¾” gravel. When properly designed and installed for the right application, these systems can be very effective at managing groundwater.
However, a common mistake is installing a shallow surface French drain — just 1 to 2 feet deep — around the outside of a home in an attempt to stop basement leaks. Unfortunately, this approach is a complete waste of time and money.
To truly prevent water from entering your basement, the drainage piping must be installed below the basement floor level, where hydrostatic pressure is at its highest. That’s where Basement Waterproofing Solutions applies over 60 years of experience to ensure your system is designed and installed the right way — the first time.
See interior French drain vs exterior French drain
Should my French drain system be installed on the interior (under my basement floor) or on the exterior around the perimeter of my foundation?
Exterior French Drain Applications
- Property Line Protection: Installed along a property line to prevent water intrusion from neighboring land.
- Hillside Management: Placed at the base of a slope to control runoff and manage water flow.
- Yard & Home Drainage: Positioned alongside a home or yard to prevent puddling and standing water.