French drain systems redirect groundwater away from the house and lower the hydrostatic pressure against your basement walls. An age-old waterproofing method, these systems are a proven, permanent solution to basements that experience flooding, leaking, or pooling water. StayDry® French Drain Systems come with a lifetime, transferrable warranty to guarantee your basement stays dry.
Michigan has more annual rainfall than most states, and the excessive moisture in the ground causes soil to shift and crack basement walls. Due to the high water table around The Great Lakes, Michigan homes are at a greater risk of flooding. Homes built on clay and other expansive soils need drainage systems that adequately prevent water from leaking through basement cracks.
Michigan has more annual rainfall than most states, and the excess moisture in the ground, along with constant freeze-thaw cycles, causes soil to shift and crack basement walls. Due to the high water table around the Great Lakes, Michigan homes are at a greater risk of flooding. Homes built on clay and other expansive soils need drainage systems that adequately prevent water from leaking through basement cracks.
StayDry® is committed to helping Michigan homes remain water-free, and French drain systems are especially effective in this climate because they redirect groundwater and reduce that hydrostatic pressure on foundation walls, and prevent flooding.
Flood and water damage prevention is much cheaper than water damage repair. We believe in doing a job correctly the first time, and we offer an obligation-free consultation to those who want to effectively waterproof their home.
A French drain installation is one of the most common wet basement solutions. The French drain uses a trench to redirect water away from the house.
Hydroflow is the perfect modern French Drain system because it uses a strong, large pipe with open access on the bottom of the pipe installed at the base of your interior footer. Its superior strength and round shape allow very precise “grading” to a discharge system, whether it is to the combo French drain system out to the sewer or a proper sump pump system.
Not all French Drain systems are created equal. We have been keeping basements dry using our proven French drain system for years. The HydroFlow French drain system—the only one we use at StayDry®—is not the box system preferred by other companies. In fact, we often have to tear out our competitors' work to replace it with our proven, permanent systems.
When installing a French Drain system:
Watch a detailed walk-through on how we install our preferred HydroFlow French Drain System
If you have a soggy yard, then a French drain is the perfect solution. Exterior French drains divert water away from your home into a storm drain or septic tank. Interior water drains catch the water pressing against your basement walls and move it into a sump basin.
When the sump basin is full, a sump pump empties it. Proper sump pump installation is critically important because if your sump basin overflows, water will continue to flood your basement.
When a home floods, it is likely due to a faulty drainage system. New homeowners should call a professional basement waterproofer to make sure that their basement is equipped to handle Michigan precipitation.
As a family-owned business, we provide honest consultations to those looking to save money in the long run. We don’t cut corners, and we believe in doing a job only once.
The cost for a French drain system will depend on several factors that vary from home to home, but typical cost factors include:
Because each home is different, we offer free estimates with a scheduled no-obligation home inspection. We understand that finances are a concern when it comes to waterproofing your home, which is why we’ll work with you to come up with a financing plan if you go with our services.
To protect your home against outside moisture, call us today or request your free no-obligation inspection online. We are committed to helping you preserve the value of your home.
We serve all of Michigan, including Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and more. StayDry® also does French drain installation in Northern Ohio and Northern Indiana.
No matter where you are in our service area, we provide expert advice, prompt service, fair prices, and great financing options.
The StayDry® team has 100+ years of combined experience with basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, wall repair, and mold control. Give us a call or fill out the form here and we’ll get in touch to schedule your free inspection.
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