French Drain Repair

There are several warning signs that allow you to detect if repairs or maintenance is necessary. For example, observing high humidity during the thaw period and heavy rains, or even cracks that appear repeatedly, are important warning signs that should not be overlooked. Failure to take this into account could result in significant financial costs, unnecessary stress, and will require help from an expert in the domain.

In order to reduce the risk of future repairs, it is necessary to maintain the drainage system at the perimeter of your house. Following our specialist’s diagnosis, you will be able to decide on the best option available to you. Groupe Durasec experts possess all the qualifications required to carry out the necessary repairs.

Normally, a French drain has an average lifespan of 40 years but can clog or break at any time. Thanks to our state-of-the-art system, we can check the general condition of the entire drainage system by going through certain key steps such as:

• An inspection before starting any work to assess the job to be done
• The analysis of the entire drainage system and the collection of technical data such as the French drain used, the type of soil, the depth at which the drain is installed, etc.
• The interior verification of the French drain with the help of a camera inspection
• The diagnosis and submission of a report to the client

To avoid requiring repairs, it is essential to have it serviced annually. This will keep your property completely waterproof, in addition to having the certainty that your drain is performing its functions optimally.

Even once repaired, it will be important to have your French drain cleaned at least once a year, normally at the arrival of spring. Contact the experts at Groupe Durasec quickly before noticing the alarming signals arising from the deterioration of your French drain. We can develop a quote adapted to your specific situation.

The building has one or two shared walls and we want to connect the exterior rear and/or front drain to a single catch basin in order to allow the water to drain away.

The building is located on a sloping street and the water is coming from a neighbor whose basement floor is higher than our building.