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When the heavy winter snowpack along the Wasatch Front begins to melt, your home’s foundation is put to the ultimate test. In cities like Sandy, Midvale, and West Jordan, our dense, alkaline clay soils do not absorb water quickly. Instead, rapid snowmelt and spring rainstorms cause water to pool directly against your foundation, leading to flooded basements, severe structural damage, and costly mold remediation.
At Plumbing Utah, we specialize in designing and installing custom French drain systems that permanently route destructive groundwater away from your property. Dispatching directly out of our Midvale headquarters, our licensed excavation and drainage experts provide free, no-obligation on-site estimates to help you protect your biggest investment.
Groundwater takes the path of least resistance. If you are noticing standing water in your yard, a damp basement, or soil eroding around your driveway, it is usually caused by a combination of factors:
A French drain acts as an underground gutter system for your yard. It is a highly effective, low-maintenance solution that does not rely on electricity or moving parts to keep your home dry.
We excavate a strategically sloped trench in the problem area, line it with commercial-grade landscaping fabric to prevent mud clogs, and install a perforated PVC pipe surrounded by washed drainage gravel. As groundwater rises, it flows effortlessly through the gravel, enters the pipe, and is safely gravity-fed away from your foundation toward a street gutter or designated drainage zone.
Do not wait for a flooded basement to take action. Secure your property with a permanent, professionally engineered drainage system.
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Different properties require different drainage strategies. We evaluate your specific water intrusion issues and offer customized systems:
How long does a French drain last? When properly installed with a high-quality filter fabric envelope to prevent soil intrusion, a professionally built French drain can easily last 30 to 40 years without needing major maintenance or replacement.
Will a French drain fix my wet basement? Yes. If surface water or rising groundwater is the source of your basement leaks, an exterior or interior French drain is the most permanent way to relieve the hydrostatic pressure and keep the water from penetrating the concrete.
Do I need a sump pump with my French drain? It depends on the slope of your property. If your yard has enough natural decline to gravity-feed the water to the street, a sump pump is not necessary. If your property is flat or the drain is installed below the basement floor, the French drain will route the water into a sump basin, where a pump will actively pump it out of the home.