Drainage Solutions
Protect Your Foundation | Prevent Erosion | Stop Pooling Water
Water is one of the biggest threats to a home's foundation. FiveStar Foundation & Construction provides customized drainage solutions designed to divert water away from your home, prevent soil erosion, and protect your foundation long-term.
Why Proper Drainage Matters:
- Prevents foundation settlement, cracking, and rot
- Stops soil erosion and landscape damage
- Eliminates pooling water, soggy yards, and runoff issues
- Improves air quality by reducing mildew and moisture buildup
- Maintains the value and safety of your home
Free Custom Drainage Estimates—call now to schedule yours!
Signs You Need a Drainage Solution:
- Pooling or standing water
- Soggy lawn or muddy areas
- Water flowing toward your home
- Driveway or patio erosion
- Foundation cracks or settlement
- Mildew, musty smells, or moisture issues indoors
If you're noticing any of these, it's time to act. Protect your home before water damage becomes expensive. Schedule your free drainage estimate now!
French Drains
A French drain redirects groundwater and pooling water away from your foundation.
How we install it:
- Dig a trench approximately 16" deep with a 1% slope for proper flow
- Install 4" perforated PVC pipe wrapped in landscape fabric
- Backfill with river rock or gravel for filtration and aesthetics
- Direct water to a safe release point
Best for: pooling water near the foundation, soggy yards, groundwater issues.
Surface Drains
Surface drains collect and redirect standing water from yards, driveways, and parking areas.
Installation includes:
- Trenching with a 1% slope
- Installing catch basins/collection boxes in problem areas
- Connecting basins with solid 4" PVC pipe
- Regrading soil to guide water into basins
Best for: heavy runoff, low spots, driveways, patios, and large pooling areas.
Channel Drains (Patio & Trench Drains)
Ideal for concrete areas like patios, pool decks, and driveways.
How they work:
- Cut channels into concrete to create water pathways
- Install a grate for foot/vehicle traffic
- Option for NDS pre-made channel drains set in concrete
Best for: patios, pool decks, driveways, and areas where water flows across concrete.
Sump Pumps
Sump pumps remove water from below-grade areas such as basements and crawlspaces.
System includes:
- Excavated sump pit to collect water
- Automatic pump activation when water rises
- Discharge line directing water away from the foundation
Best for: basements, crawlspaces, and homes with frequent flooding.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls control erosion, manage runoff, and protect foundations on sloped properties.
Benefits:
- Prevents soil movement and uneven moisture levels
- Stops water from pooling at the foundation
- Enhances landscape appearance
- Built with concrete, brick, or stone for long-lasting strength
Best for: sloped yards, erosion control, landscape enhancement.
Call your local drainage experts for customized long-term solutions—schedule a free drainage estimate now!
Drainage Solutions Gallery
French Drain - Waterproofing
Trench Excavated for Drainage Remediation
Stone Retaining Wall with Flower Garden
French Drain with White River Rock - Drainage Remediation
Stone Retaining Wall with Planter Garden
Trench Excavated for Drainage Remediation
Pipe Installed in Trench - Drainage Remediation
Channel Drain - Drainage Remediation
Channel Drain - Drainage Remediation
Catch Basin for Surface Drain - Drainage Remediation
Concrete Block Retaining Wall
Brick Retaining Wall
Catch Basin of Surface Drain - Drainage Remediation