Signs you may need yard drainage & french drains
- Water pooling next to the foundation
- Downspouts dumping water at the wall
- Soggy yard that never dries out
- Neighbor's runoff flowing toward your house
Fixing drainage outside is often the cheapest first step. Be careful where water is redirected; sending it onto a neighbor's property can cause problems.
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Local conditions
After the last glacier retreated, glacial Lake Oshkosh covered much of the Fox River lowland, which stretches from Green Bay to Portage, and left behind red, clay-rich silt and clay sediment. That fine-grained soil is relatively impermeable, so water that can't soak in has to go somewhere, and sometimes that's toward a foundation. (Source: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, General Geology and Natural Resources of Winnebago County (WOFR2004-03).)
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FAQ
How much does yard drainage & french drains cost?
It depends on the home, the cause and the method. We don't set or quote prices; get a written estimate from the contractor after an inspection.
How soon can someone look at it?
It depends on contractor schedules; spring thaw and big storms are busy times. Send a request and we'll check.
Who will I be talking to?
Fox Valley Basement Waterproofing is a referral service. We connect you with an independent local basement waterproofing contractor who serves your area. We don't do the work ourselves.
Does it cost anything to request an estimate?
No. Requesting an estimate is free. Inspections, quotes and prices come from the contractor; get a written estimate before work starts.