What is a French drain?
Having drainage problems either in your home or around your property is one of the most common plumbing problems property owners can have. Some pipe blockages in your home can often be rectified by the homeowner. However, drainage issues around your yard and property generally need an experienced plumber to assess the problem and put in place a solution.
What is a French drain?
If you are experiencing a soggy lawn that squelches underfoot and does not seem to ever dry out. A French drain may be your answer, as they are an ideal solution to groundwater drainage problems.
A French drain contains a sloping perforated pipe that redirects surface and groundwater away from the area. The pipe is positioned in a trench, it is then completely covered with gravel or rock, or at times both are used to cover the pipe. French drains are a proven solution to flooding gardens or areas affected by pooling water in your yard. Having a French Drain in any problem area can eliminate soggy lawns or sections of ground that are affected by flooding.
French drains can also be known as:
- A weeping tile
- Trench drain
- Filter drain
- Blind drain
- Rubble drain
- Rock drain
- Perimeter drain
- Land drain
- French ditch
- Subsurface drain
- Subsoil drain
- Agricultural drain
Telltale signs you need a French drain
- Pools of water on your lawn that won't disappear
- Soil erosion
- Unpleasant odours in affected areas
- Cracks appearing in retaining walls
- Damp stains on your walls or floors
- Topsoil that washes away when it rains
Everyday Plumbing is your Sutherland Shire and Sydney’s southern region drainage specialist, providing practical drainage solutions for sewer and stormwater drainage issues, including french drains.
The experienced and qualified drain plumbers at Everyday Plumbing can assist with any piping or drainage problems you may have, so give us a call at 0406 400 200 or complete an online enquiry form today.
