Interior French Drain While a French interior drain can be installed at any time, it’s usually installed in existing homes experiencing basement seepage or puddling.

Addressing water drainage issues with a French drain is a proactive measure to protect your home from water damage, mold, pests and foundation problems, making it a critical investment for long ...

For solving the problem of a wet basement or crawl space in an existing house, an interior French drain system is a common solution. (Courtesy of The Family Handyman) ...

A “drain tile” refers to a system of perforated pipes laid along the foundation, inside or outside. Also known as French drains or perimeter drains, these system channels water away from the home.

How Does a French Drain Work? To move water away from one area to another, a French drain system consists of a ditch lined with gravel and a perforated pipe that drains the water.

Add Interior French Drain An interior French drain is a trench in the floor of the basement that provides a channel for water to flow to a sump basin.

The fix to this problem is likely an interior French drain which is more complicated and generally requires more machinery, heavy equipment and electrical parts.

French drain systems and sump pumps may be the go-to solution when considering flood prevention. The two systems go hand-in-hand, said Tyler Baron, owner of Foundation Crack Repair LLC in Sayville.