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Water pooling near your foundation, overflowing downspouts, or poor exterior drainage? Call to schedule an inspection and discuss possible solutions.

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Keeping Water Away From the Building Is the First Line of Defense

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Exterior drainage covers everything that controls where rainwater goes once it hits your roof and your property: gutters and downspouts, buried discharge lines, catch basins, grading, and drainage along the foundation. When any part of that chain fails, water ends up against the house.

Call Waterproofers Direct to describe what you are seeing around the outside of your home. A professional serving your area can inspect the exterior conditions, explain what is contributing to the problem, and provide an estimate for recommended work.

Exterior Conditions Worth Having Inspected

  • Water pooling around the house after rain
  • Downspouts discharging next to the foundation
  • Overflowing or undersized gutters
  • Splash-back staining on siding or brick
  • Soil settling or sinking beside the foundation
  • Grading that slopes toward the house
  • Wet window wells
  • Saturated soil along foundation walls
  • Runoff crossing driveways, patios, or walkways
  • Erosion at the drip line of the roof

Several of these often occur together. An inspection is used to sort out which ones actually matter at your property.

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Exterior Drainage Solutions a Professional May Discuss

Recommendations depend on the property, but commonly include some combination of the following:

  • Buried downspout extensions and discharge lines
  • Catch basins at collection points
  • Surface and channel drains
  • Foundation-perimeter drainage
  • Regrading to slope water away from the house
  • Swales to route runoff safely
  • Window well drains and covers
  • Erosion control along runoff paths

Exterior drainage is distinct from sewer repair, drain cleaning, and indoor plumbing. Work involving clogged fixtures or sewer lines is handled by a plumber, not by exterior drainage service.

Downspout discharging onto a saturated lawn where water pools near a home's brick foundation
A downspout emptying beside the foundation is one of the most common exterior drainage findings.

Exterior Work and Basement Moisture Are Connected

Homeowners often call about a damp basement and learn during the inspection that the biggest contributors are outside: a downspout emptying at the wall, negative grading, or runoff arriving from higher ground.

Because of that, exterior drainage improvements are frequently discussed alongside — or instead of — interior work. What gets recommended depends on what the inspection finds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far from the house should downspouts discharge?
Farther than most homes are set up for. The right distance and method depend on grading, soil, and where the water can go, which the professional evaluates on site. Call (855) 467-8280 →
Is regrading always necessary?
No. Regrading is one option among several. Some properties are better served by buried discharge lines, catch basins, or subsurface drainage. Call (855) 467-8280 →
Does exterior drainage work include sewer or plumbing repair?
No. Exterior drainage manages rainwater and shallow groundwater outdoors. Sewer lines, clogged fixtures, and indoor drains are plumbing work. Call (855) 467-8280 →
How much does exterior drainage work cost?
Cost depends on the scope, length of any drain runs, access, and discharge requirements. The independent professional provides pricing after an inspection. Call (855) 467-8280 →
Is financing available?
Financing availability and terms vary by provider. Ask the professional directly when reviewing the estimate. Call (855) 467-8280 →
Does Waterproofers Direct perform the work?
Waterproofers Direct helps homeowners arrange service with independent professionals serving their area. The independent service provider is responsible for evaluating the property, recommending work, setting pricing, and performing any approved service. Call (855) 467-8280 →

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