Every property is different, meaning every property will require a unique combination of drainage systems to ensure a watertight foundation and basement. Was your home built at the top or bottom of a hill? Is your basement finished or unfinished? Does a trench drain or perimeter drain better suit your home’s needs?
At RG Interprises, we install a variety of drainage systems and can help you select the waterproofing solution that is right for your Colorado Springs County, Teller County County, and El Paso County home. Call us today to schedule a free evaluation, during which our experts will assess your home’s current drainage situation and, after discussing your needs and expectations with you, will suggest the best drainage solutions for you.
Basin drains can collect water in areas where water pools, such as landscape beds and places that are trapped between concrete and structures. Dry wells and catch basins are holes filled with gravel that hold water and allow it more time to soak into the ground, while box drains are grates connected to drainpipes and other systems that help move extra water. They may be helpful in dealing with a flooded walkway or as an alternative to using downspouts.
Sump pumps are drainage systems installed to your home’s interior, often at the lowest point in your basement or crawl space. Sump pumps work by capturing water in what is referred to as a “sump pit,” and then pumping the water out and away from your foundation. Sump pumps are crucial elements to other drainage systems, including basement perimeter drains.
Burying your gutters and sump pump drains so that they discharge away from your home can move thousands of gallons of water away from your foundation every time it rains.
French drains are also saturation drains and are commonly used to absorb water from the subsoil allowing for faster drying cycles, and keeping the soil more absorbent for the next rain. French drains are often misused as a “fix-all” and are often installed incorrectly, causing more problems for the property owner.
It might be hard to imagine how too much water around your house could do more than cause a muddy mess in your yard. But excess water in the soil is a leading cause of foundation damage. What happens when the ground gets saturated with water is a drastic increase in the soil’s hydrostatic pressure.
Without a proper drainage system, all of that water will soak into the soil around your foundation and press inward on it. This leads to leaks, cracks, and buckling. Even once the soil dries out after being oversaturated, it is likely to shift, shrink, and pull away from your foundation. This shifting soil puts more of your home’s weight on your foundation walls instead of having it dispersed throughout the soil. The preventative maintenance of installing a proper drainage system is your best bet at preventing the complication and expense of foundation problems.
Farmers in Colorado Springs County, Teller County County, and El Paso County can increase yields and net returns by installing artificial drainage systems on soils that have poor natural drainage. Artificial drainage systems can also increase land value, improve crop insurance coverage, and reclaim saline land.
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Whether you’re looking for exterior drainage systems for your home or business in Colorado Springs County, Teller County County, and El Paso County, RG Interprises is here to help. We have designed and installed drainage systems on thousands of homes and businesses. Call us today to schedule your free evaluation, during which we can help you find the best drainage solution for your needs.
