French Drains & Drainage Solutions in West Georgia

Most foundation and crawl space problems start with water. Getting rainwater away from your house is often the cheapest fix with the biggest payoff.

Signs your drainage needs work

• Water pooling near the foundation after rain
• Downspouts dumping right next to the house
• A yard that slopes toward the home
• Wet crawl space or basement after storms
• Erosion or washed-out mulch beds along the foundation

Common solutions

• Gutter and downspout fixes: clean, resize and extend downspouts several feet from the house, or run them underground.
• Regrading: reshape soil so it slopes away from the foundation.
• French drains: a gravel trench with a perforated pipe that collects groundwater and carries it away.
• Curtain drains and dry wells: intercept water running downhill toward the house.
• Crawl space drains: paired with a sump pump when water gets underneath.

Typical costs

Commonly reported ranges: downspout extensions and underground lines from a few hundred dollars; French drains often around $20 to $60+ per linear foot depending on depth, access and outlet, which puts many projects in the $1,500 to $6,000 range. Get a written estimate.