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Outdoor Drainage Specialists — Pittsburgh, PA

Reliable
French Drain
Service in
Pittsburgh, PA

Expert French drain installation, surface drainage and basement waterproofing across the Pittsburgh metro. In-house crew — no subcontractors. Free on-site estimates.

Eligibility Assessment
Is a French drain right for you?
Personalized Drainage Plan
Mapped to your property & soil

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No obligation — we’ll confirm your time within 1 business hour.

In-house crew · Same-week scheduling · Workmanship guarantee

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25+ Years
Combined Experience
100%
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free
On-Site Estimates

Customer Reviews

What neighbors
say about us.

5.0
★★★★★
Verified Pittsburgh customers
★★★★★

After the consultation I felt educated and confident — they showed me exactly where water was entering and how the drain would protect the foundation.

Cari — Mt. Lebanon
Interior French Drain · 2024
★★★★★

We had standing water by the patio for years. The crew graded and installed surface drainage in a day — no more pooling, even in heavy rain.

Amanda — Wexford
Surface Drainage
★★★★★

They answer every question and stand behind the work. Returning customer for a reason — honest, in-house crew, done right the first time.

Elizabeth — Squirrel Hill
Exterior French Drain & Waterproofing

Why Pittsburgh Chooses Us

Pittsburgh’s
Trusted Drainage
Specialists.

Clay-heavy Pittsburgh soils and freeze-thaw cycles demand a drainage plan built for this city — not a one-size template. We map grade, soil, and water path on site and build with in-house crews who warranty the work.

We don’t sell drains. We solve water — and show you exactly what will keep your basement and yard dry for years.

In-house crew · No subcontractors · Same-week scheduling · Licensed & Insured · Greater Pittsburgh, PA

Our Services

Comprehensive
French Drain Solutions.

From interior drain tile to surface channels and full basement waterproofing — every system is sized to your soil, slope, and foundation. No guesswork.

Interior French drain along basement perimeter capturing groundwater

Interior French Drains

Subsurface drain tile along the interior perimeter captures groundwater before it reaches your basement floor and routes it to a sump.

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Exterior French drain trench with perforated pipe, gravel and landscape fabric along foundation

Exterior French Drains

Perimeter trenches with washed stone and perforated pipe intercept water before it touches the foundation wall.

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Channel drain installed across driveway to capture surface water

Surface Drainage

Channel and catch-basin systems for driveways, patios, and low spots — move water away fast, even in Pittsburgh downpours.

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Sump pump basin installation for basement waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing

Interior drain + sump + vapor barrier package for lasting dry basements — even with high water tables.

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Technician cleaning and jetting a clogged French drain

French Drain Repair

Diagnose, jet, and rebuild clogged or failed systems — restore flow without tearing up more than needed.

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Your property could be next

If you can see water, we can fix it.

One visit to map the problem and price the solution — no pressure.

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Simple, Fast Process

From Diagnosis
to Dry.

A plan — not a pitch. You’ll know the cause, the fix, and the price before we start.

01

Site Assessment

We walk the grade, probe soil, and trace water entry — on site, same week.

02

Mapped Plan

You get a clear diagram, materials, and fixed price — no jargon, no surprise add-ons.

03

In-House Install

Our crew builds it — washed stone, correct pitch, clean finish. No subs.

04

Guaranteed

Workmanship guarantee and follow-up. We stand behind every foot of pipe.

Real Pittsburgh installs — where water shows up

Water pooling against foundation wall
At the foundation
Foundation Seepage
Hydrostatic pressure pushing through wall-floor joint.
Standing water in crawlspace
Under the house
Crawlspace Water
Damp soil and musty air — enclosed drainage + vapor barrier.
Yard drainage install in lawn
In the yard
Yard Drainage
Grading + catch basins to end pooling and erosion.
Downspout drainage tie-in to underground pipe
From the roof
Downspout Drainage
Move roof water far from the foundation, not next to it.
Saturated yard with standing water
Low spots
Saturated Yard
Clay soil + Pittsburgh slope = French drain territory.

Service Areas

Serving Greater
Pittsburgh, PA.

Clay soils and hillside lots are our specialty. If you’re in the metro, we’re nearby — free on-site estimates across all 18 communities.

01Pittsburgh
02Mt. Lebanon
03Bethel Park
04Upper St. Clair
05Cranberry Twp
06Wexford
07Sewickley
08Monroeville
09Penn Hills
10Squirrel Hill
11Shadyside
12Robinson Twp
13Moon Township
14McCandless
15Plum
16Carnegie
17Greentree
18McKees Rocks

Before you book

Questions
homeowners ask
first.

Honest answers — so the on-site visit feels like confirmation, not a discovery call.

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Pooling by the foundation, damp basement corners after rain, or erosion rills on slopes are classic signs. Our free assessment maps the actual water path — sometimes grading alone solves it, and we’ll tell you.

Interior captures groundwater under the slab; exterior intercepts it before the wall. Clay soils and high water tables often need interior; slope-driven surface water needs exterior + surface channels. We recommend based on your site, not a template.

Most single-family systems are 1–3 days. Interior tile in an unfinished basement is often 1–2 days; exterior with excavation is 2–3. You’ll get a firm timeline with the estimate.

Exterior trenches are narrow and we restore grade and sod. Interior work stays inside the basement perimeter. We protect landscaping and haul away spoils — the goal is “you can barely tell we were here.”

Yes — workmanship guarantee on every install. Materials (pipe, stone, sump) carry manufacturer warranties; we handle the paperwork. If flow isn’t right, we make it right.

Most interior drains don’t require a permit; exterior work near property lines or storm connections sometimes does. We check municipal requirements for your address and pull permits when needed — it’s included.

Cost scales with linear feet, depth, and access — not a flat “package.” After measuring on site, you get a fixed, itemized price before we start. No hourly surprises.

Ready to stay dry

Control water.
Protect what matters.

Your home deserves a plan built for Pittsburgh soils — not guesswork. Get a free on-site estimate from the in-house crew.

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