French Drains

A French drain is a perforated pipe in a stone envelope that pulls subsurface water away from a problem area — wet basements, soggy yards, slopes that won't dry out. Done right, it's invisible and works for decades. Done wrong, it's a clogged trench full of mud.

We use clean washed stone, filter fabric, and the right pipe slope so your French drain actually drains. We tie it into a daylight discharge or sump point that can handle the volume.

If you're seeing water in the basement during heavy rains in Grand Rapids, we'll evaluate whether a perimeter French drain is the right fix.