Installing french drains in a basement location.
Basement french drain installation.
Plot out and mark the path of the french drain.
To install an interior french drain a waterproofing contractor cuts a channel into your basement slab around its perimeter.
The slab is patched with fresh concrete.
The contractor excavates the ground below the channel installs perforated drain pipe and a sump pump well and fills the trench with drainage gravel.
When filling the area around the inlet grate temporarily cover the grate to prevent any stones or soil from falling in.
Grade the bottom of the trench.
The trench in which you place the drain should be.
Installing a french drain is a simple job that requires a bit of planning and the right materials.
Dig out the floor of your basement along the path of the drain.
Then dig the trench for the drain and put the drain in properly so it can direct water away from your home.
Fill the trench with topsoil and compact to completely cover the entire french drain system.
Professional installation of a french drain in your basement is around 60 70 per foot.
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An interior french drain should be as close to the basement walls as possible and below floor level.
Start by picking a location for the drain that is sloped and the right type of pipe.