Photo Album: Drainage Installation Project in Brooksville, FL

Marc H. bought his Brooksville, Florida home a few years ago and quickly realized there was improper drainage that was creating foundation problems. Water was pooling around the foundation when it rained forming large voids, and he started noticing cracks in the floors inside his home. Concerned there was a major problem, he called LRE Foundation Repair for help. LRE inspected the whole home and was able to determine it was built on expansive clay soils. In addition, the yard was poorly graded and would need a drainage solution to divert the water away from the foundation so it wouldn't pool and flood. LRE tackled the grading issue first and designed a drainage solution that moved the heavy rainwater away from his home. Trenches were dug around the home and hard pipe was laid in the direction needed to move water. Each trench of pipe was assembled and connected to the proper drain to allow the water to move freely. Downspouts, catch basins and "pop ups" were some of the drains used during the project, all of which worked cohesively together to eliminate this home's flooding issue and prevent future erosion. Once the project was complete, the homeowner was thrilled to see his yard looked untouched and that his moisture intrusion issues were gone.

Voids Due to Improper Drainage

Improper drainage and grading to this property caused wash out and large voids near the foundation.

Large Cracks Inside of Home

Not only did this home suffer from water intrusion due to faulty drainage, but moisture would infiltrate the inside of the home as well through floor cracks hidden under the carpet and tile.

Cracks Under Removed Tile

After removing some of the interior carpet and tile of this home, large floor cracks were revealed. This is one way moisture was seeping into this home.

LRE Installs New Drainage System

LRE Foundation Repair got to work right away on this home to fix the drainage problems as well as stabilize the home's foundation.

Installation of Hard Pipe Underground

One of the most common pieces of material used in LRE's drainage solutions are hard pipe that can be installed for as far as it needs to go in order to divert water properly away from the home.

Multi-directional Pipe Installation

Trenches are dug out around this home and hard pipe is installed to direct water away from the home.

EZ Flow Materials Installed

EZ Flow systems are just some of the materials used in drainage installation projects. EZ Flow is a gravelless system designed to improve drainage performance.

Catch Basin Installed

The EZ Flow system is connected to a catch basin which will allow the water to flow through the system and away from the home's foundation.

Drainage System Completed

Once LRE completes drainage projects, the trenches and materials are buried underground, leaving no signs of damage.

Pipe Installation with Drainage System

Sometimes multiple pipes are used to divert heavy waters away from the home.

Pipes Attached to Pop Ups

Pop Ups are small drains attached to the underground pipe that literally "pop up" when rain or heavy waters flow through the pipes and up out of the ground. This system is one of the most common drainage solutions used to divert water.