Drainage Solutions | Lexington, KY

Start outside, not inside

A surprising number of wet basements are a gutter problem wearing a disguise. A roof sheds a great deal of water in a storm, and if it lands at the base of the wall it goes straight down to the footing.

Before anyone quotes you an interior system, the grade, the gutters and the downspout discharge should all have been checked. If they are the problem, fixing them costs a fraction of a drainage system and solves the same complaint.

When drainage is not enough

Sometimes the water table itself is the issue and no amount of surface work will change it. In that case drainage still helps, it just is not the whole answer, and we will say so rather than sell you half a solution and call it done.

What is included

French drains for standing water and ground that stays saturated.
Yard drainage for lots that hold water after every storm.
Gutter discharge carried underground in Schedule 40 pipe, well clear of the foundation.

Underground gutter drainage

A roof delivers an enormous volume in a short storm, and all of it arrives at a handful of downspouts.
The plastic extension lying on the grass comes off. We cut the downspout back and adapt it into rigid pipe at the wall.
The run is solid Schedule 40 PVC, glued at every joint. No perforations, because the point is to carry this water away rather than let it back into the ground beside the house.
It is buried below the mow line and pitched the whole way, then backfilled and the grass put back, so there is nothing left to trip over or mow around.
It discharges at a low point well clear of the foundation, screened so nothing nests in it.

The work

Downspout dropped into a buried line

The line carried out away from the house

Tying the downspouts into rigid pipe

Common questions

What is a French drain, and when is it the right solution?

A French drain is a gravel filled trench with a perforated pipe that redirects water away from your home and foundation. It is commonly used for standing water in yards, poor drainage areas, or where water naturally runs toward the house from higher ground.

What are the signs my basement or foundation needs waterproofing?

White chalky residue on block, a musty smell that never clears, cracks that keep growing, rust at the base of appliances, damp patches that darken a day or two after rain, and humidity you can feel. Any sign of water damage or mold is worth an inspection before it becomes structural.

How long does a typical waterproofing project take?

Anywhere from three days to a week, depending on the scope of work and site conditions. You will get a specific timeline with your written scope rather than a guess over the phone.

Do you offer warranties for your waterproofing services?

Yes. Every system we install carries a lifetime labor warranty.

Drainage Solutions in Lexington, KY