Water control, french drains, waterproofing, ridding your property of unwanted water
French Drains – Water Damage Repair – Water Proofing
For water standing around the house, water getting under the house, and water getting in the house…
If you haven’t fixed the drainage, you haven’t fixed the foundation.
Why do I need water control?
Water is the source of foundation settlement, foundation upheaval, the rotting of wood in the house, mold problems, mildew, and creates a very unhealthy condition in and around your home.
You must reach the source of the water and redirect, capture, and relocate it. The source of the water, really, is in the clouds, but since we cannot control the weather, we must capture the water at some point before it reaches your home.
“Our house was built in the middle of a hill, so every time it rained, water would run through our garage and basement. We could not keep it dry, and everything downstairs had that dank, moldy, mildew smell, basically making all that space useless… not to mention the potential, and inevitable damage to our foundation. Bedrock came out to inspect and implemented a creative, custom solution to our water problem, saving us $$thousands over the competition, which involved waterproofing and french drains. They corrected our problem immediately, and we couldn’t be more pleased with their professionalism, and courtesy. I would not hesitate to recommend Bedrock for all your foundation repair and drainage correction needs!”
Watch this video to see how powerfull water can be
The impact of water damage
There are 3 main sources of water penetration at the home:
surface drainage, subsurface drainage, and poor cross-ventilation.
Subsurface drainage problems involve:
1: A High Water Table
2: Underground Springs
3: Hydrostatic Pressure
There are 3 main sources of water penetration at the home:
1: Surface Drainage
Surface drainage issues are just what they sound like – water standing on top of lawns, landscaping, and driveways. This water is visibly on the surface and often floods the area during extended rains. Left unchecked, surface water can often leach into building structures, leading to more serious and expensive repairs, not to mention possible mold issues. Fortunately, Bedrock engineers can quickly diagnose the issue and the most effective and affordable solutions.
Solutions:
- Surface Drains, Catch Basins & Grates
- Soil Grading
- Drainage Canals
- Roof Gutters and Downspouts
- Obstruction Removal
2: Sub-Surface Drainage
Sub-Surface water is generally the most common drainage issue. Customers often notice a lawn that is always wet and spongy as the first sign of a problem. Sub-Surface water can lead to serious foundation issues if unaddressed. The three major causes of sub-surface drainage issues are:
1) high water table
2) underground springs
3) hydrostatic pressure.
Almost all sub-surface drainage correction involves the installation of a FRENCH DRAIN.
Solutions:
- French Drains
- Soil Grading
- Drainage Controls
- Sump Pumps
3: Under House Moisture
The underneath of a house should be properly ventilated to prevent the buildup of moisture on the wood members. Just as condensation can build up on a car windshield, with changing temperatures and changing humidity, condensation can build up on the wood members under a house, and eventually destroy it.
The moisture buildup can also create mold and mildew under the house, eventually creating a musty smell inside the home and an unhealthy living condition. The solution is proper ventilation under the home, that essentially ‘blow dries’ the structure under the house.
Sometimes cross-vents can be installed to insure a good cross flow of air across the substructure. If obstructions do not permit the installation of cross-vents, then a properly designed forced air system can be installed. In most cases, a good engineer familiar with these techniques can be employed to design the system.
Solutions:
- Cross Vents
- Forced Air System
Almost all subsurface drainage correction
involves the installation of a FRENCH DRAIN.
Engineers refer to a french drain as “lowering the water table”
Essentially, a french drain is no more than a ditch full of rocks. The surrounding soil around the ditch is full of moisture, and the moisture falls into the ditch full of rocks. At the bottom of the ditch is usually a pipe that will discharge the collected water downhill, or to a pump if there IS nothing downhill to discharge the moisture. As water ‘percolates’ into the ditch, it lowers the water table.
A Bedrock drainage correction expert knows how to locate the ditch, how deep the ditch should be, and how large the ditch should be to effectively and successfully collect the moisture.
However, one must remember that even though drainage corrections have been implemented to handle moisture from most situations, even the best drainage correction plan does not usually stop water from a major flood or extreme conditions.
If extreme conditions are evident at the time of the Bedrock inspection, then extreme measures can be taken to eliminate the problems, but remember that extreme measures also involve extreme costs.
To get to the source of the subsurface water, one must also look at the adjacent SURFACE DRAINAGE. All subsurface drainage corrections must correct any surface drainage defects that might be evident.
All of the above drainage corrections may involve the same property, including subsurface drainage corrections. One must remember that not all drainage problems are solved with one drainage solution.
The French Drain Experts
We know you don’t become the goto company for French Drains overnight. We’ve been in the business of Drainage Corrections since 1979.
Bedrock Drainage Corrections has proudly served families and businesses in the Dallas area for over three decades. We’ve served thousands of happy customers and have the testimonials to show for it.
Our goal is to deliver the best service in the business. We’re recognized as the leader in French Drains in Dallas, and all of our business has been word of mouth since 1979.
We’ve been around for years and will be for years to come. We would like to earn your business and show you why your neighbors have trusted Bedrock to provide accurate and affordable French Drain solutions.
Give us a call to see how easy and affordable it is to install a professional French Drain solution.
Call anytime: 214-824-1233
Contact us for help…
SURFACE DRAINAGE CORRECTIONS
May involve many different solutions. Some of these are:
- Installing surface drains and piping
- Waterproofing
- Grading
- Installing soil
- Installing a drainage canal
- Roof gutters
- Downspouts, and downspout extensions
- Removing obstructions to drainage
Water Damage Services
French Drains
Water Proofing
Grading
Crawl Space Ventilation
Pump Installation
Drain Piping
Drain Clean Out
Fill Dirt / Soil
Ground Cover
Water Damage Repair and French Drains FAQ’s
How much do french drains cost?
The cost for a french drain depends on the level of difficulty to install it. Some french drains are simple, short installations; while others are more involved – sometime needing grading, and longer runs to drain the surface and sub-surface water. We recommend you get at least three quotes to be more confident in the prices and recommendations from different companies. Remember, our quotes and recommendations are totally free.
How do I know if I need a French Drain?
The only way to tell is to have an expert inspect your situation. You may need something totally different to solve your problem. Fortunately, we’ve seen it all in over three decades of business. A bedrock expert will provide you with your options for free.
Do you work on Saturdays?
Yes, our full-time crews work Monday through Saturday.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes, we offer a full guarantee on all our work. If our solution doesn’t fix the problem and/or if the problem comes back, we’ll be back to fix the problem, at no cost to you.
Do you charge to look at my problem?
There is absolutely no charge or obligation to use us once we diagnose your problem. Always question a company that charges to come to your property.
Are French Drains permanent?
French Drains are not permanent. In the Dallas area, they deteriorate due to soil and plant roots clogging the pipe. Generally speaking, you can expect them to last around 10 years. Sometimes they last 15 or more years.
Will French Drains destroy my yard?
French Drains can often add interest and design to your yard. The example background video on this site is an installation we did that was embedded into the aesthetic of the front yard.
CROSS-VENTILATION
The underneath of a house should be properly ventilated to prevent the buildup of moisture on the wood members. Just as condensation can build up on a car windshield, with changing temperatures and changing humidity, condensation can build up on the wood members under a house, and eventually destroy it.
The moisture buildup can also create mold and mildew under the house, eventually creating a musty smell inside the home and an unhealthy living condition. The solution is proper ventilation under the home, that essentially ‘blow dries’ the structure under the house.
Sometimes crossvents can be installed to insure a good cross flow of air across the substructure. If obstructions do not permit the installation of crossvents, then a properly designed forced air system can be installed. In most cases, a good engineer familiar with these techniques can be employed to design the system. (see Bedrock Engineering, LLC here.)
Also remember, that good ventilation is needed in the attic of a home, and also inside the home. If a home is air tight, and receives little fresh air, it is an environment that will nurture molds and mildew. That ‘musty smell’ inside many homes is full of bacteria and viruses that can be eliminated greatly with just a little fresh air!!!
Also see: COMMON ARCHITECTURAL DEFECTS IN WATER CONTROL AND DRAINAGE