Our Services
Downspout Design & Drainage
We carry rainwater well away from your foundation.
How do downspouts protect a foundation?
Downspouts carry roof water away from the house. Water that lands too close to the foundation is a common reason basements get wet, so we plan where it ends up, using extensions, splash blocks or buried drain lines. As a rule, downspouts should drain at least 4 to 6 feet from the foundation.
Overview
What to Expect
We plan where the water ends up, with extensions, splash blocks or buried drain lines.
Each property gets its own plan, from a simple extension to a full underground run.
Why It Matters
Benefits
- Helps protect your foundation
- Helps keep basements and crawl spaces dry
- Custom routing for complex rooflines
- Buried drain lines for a clean look
- Splash blocks and extensions for simple fixes
Step by Step
Our Process
- 01
Yard Review
Slope, soil and where the water goes today.
- 02
Make a Plan
Downspouts and outlets mapped out.
- 03
Install
Downspouts, extensions and underground lines connected.
- 04
Finish Up
Soil smoothed and the site cleaned up.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How far should downspouts drain from my foundation?
At least 4 to 6 feet. If your basement gets wet, a longer run or an underground line works better.
Can you install underground drain lines?
Yes. We bury drain pipe that carries water well away from the house.
My basement gets wet when it rains. Can downspout routing help?
Often, yes. Many wet basements come from roof water landing too close to the house.
Where We Work
Where We Offer This Service
Downspout Design & Drainage across East Tennessee.
Zone 1: East Tennessee: primary
Zone 2: East Tennessee: extended
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