Photo Album: French Drain Installation in New Port Richey, FL

Vincent P. of New Port Richey, Florida knew he had issues with water pooling around his foundation, and once cracks started forming around his windows, his concerns grew. He called LRE Foundation Repair for help. LRE performed a full inspection of the property and determined that insufficient grading had allowed pooling water to stand for too long causing voids and settlement to the side of his home. LRE determined that installing a new drainage system around the home would be the best solution, and got to work installing a French drain system. This drainage system is a common option for diverting pooling water away from foundations, allowing it to flow through the new system and away from the home. Once the job was complete, the homeowner was thrilled with the new clean look, but also happy to know his home wouldn't experience any more water damage.

Erosion and Voids Caused by Pooling Water

This home had insufficient grading that allowed water to pool up and flood the foundation.

Cracks in Window Sills

Cracks started to form around the windows of this home as it experienced movement due to washed out and unstable soils.

LRE Begins Drainage Solution

LRE had to first removed the concrete walkway around the home as it was sinking due to settlement.

Removal of Walkway

Before the French drain system can be installed, we removed the walkway and dug shallow trenches around the home.

Installation of French Drain System

We carefully measure the entire area and custom fit each drainage solution for every project.

Site Prepped for Drainage Installation

Once the proper trenches are dug, LRE is ready to install the French drain system to improve the flow of water away from the home's foundation.

EZ Flow Materials Used for Drainage

LRE installs it's EZ Flow system which is gravel -free and used to route water away from the home.

Drainage System Attaches to Downspouts

This drainage solution is attached to the new downspout which will assist in diverting water where it's supposed to go - away from the home.

Drainage System Completed

Once the job is complete, the drain system is buried and covered up with gravel and rock, giving it a clean look while allowing water to flow through the system easily.

New Buried Drainage System

After we complete the drainage system repair, the job site is cleaned up and left better than we found it. No signs of the French drain can be seen once complete.