Downspout Drainage
Blocked, broken or poorly operating underground downspout drains can lead to many issues in the home. Not only can your yard become unusable with excessive surface water, but your foundation may also be at risk. Downspout drains, by design, are supposed to move water a safe distance away from the home preventing water build up on the foundation and seeping into the basement or crawlspace. This is not an issue you just have to live with, nor should it be ridiculously expensive. Give us a call today and we will send our experienced technicians to your home to help you solve your poorly draining discharge line!
Signs of Poorly Operating Downspout Drainage Lines
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Mold/ Water Discoloration
If mold is present or there are signs of water discoloration in corners of the basement where downspouts live on the outside of the home, this is a strong indicator that you may have a drainage issue.
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Standing Water in Crawlspace
If you have standing water in the crawlspace, especially at or near corners, this is a strong indicator that you may have poorly draining downspout discharge lines.
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Missing/Broken Connections
If the connection from the downspout to the underground discharge line is missing, settled or broken, then water is not properly discharging from the home.