What Perimeter Drainage System Can JES Foundation Repair Offer me?

At JES Foundation Repair, we recommend that all our clients interested in a perimeter drain use BasementGutter™. It’s a perimeter drain for basements that is designed to drain groundwater from the surrounding foundation and capture moisture seepage from the walls. BasementGutter™ is similar to French drains except that it’s a lot less expensive and a more efficient drainage system because it’s located indoors. With exterior drainage, excavation is required, which is what shoots the price for French drains way up. Interior drains, however, don’t have such an extensive installation process.

The drain pipe is placed inside a small trench that runs along the perimeter of the basement. This trench is right against the basement walls so that the drain has an easier time collecting groundwater from the wall-floor joint. This area is the one most susceptible to flooding when a foundation is experiencing hydrostatic pressure, so its placement is used to optimize the drainage system’s performance. The drain can be connected to your basement’s sump pump so that all the water collected can be reliably pumped out.

The drain is designed to resist clogging, which is a big problem with exterior drainage systems. You won’t have to worry about whether or not the drain is doing its job during a storm because it’s capable of handling a lot of water without getting backed up. A lack of clogging also means less maintenance work and expensive repairs, so a money-conscious homeowner would love this particular drainage system. BasementGutter™ is only available through JES Foundation Repair, so if you’re interested, give us a call for a free inspection.