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Excavating Trench for French Drain Installation
The LRE team begins the installation process of the new drainage system by excavating a trench along the perimeter of the property to prepare for the placement of the French drain.
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French Drain Placement
The French drain is carefully positioned in the excavated trench and will be fully concealed upon the completion of the new drainage system installation.
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Drainage Pipe Installation
The drainage pipe connecting the French drain to the pop-up relief drain at the end of the property is placed within the excavated trench.
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Liberty Sump Pump Installation
To help remove excess rainwater during severe rainstorms, a Liberty Sump Pump is installed in conjunction with the French drain system.
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Connecting Downspouts to Drainage Pipe
The downspouts extending from the roof's gutter system are connected directly to the underground drainage pipe to prevent rainwater from discharging around the home's foundation.
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Pop-up Relief Drain
The rainwater collected by the French drain and downspouts is directed to the pop-up relief drain, where it is properly released away from the home.
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Concealing Drainage Pipe
The drainage pipe and pop-up relief drain on the other side of the fence are carefully covered with the previously removed soil to create a seamless appearance.
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Concealing French Drain
After finishing the installation of the new drainage system, the LRE team carefully covers the French drain to maintain a tidy appearance in the homeowner's yard.