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Utah French Drain Company

French drain solutions for a drier home and yard.

Move water away from the places it doesn't belong. Start with practical drainage solutions for your yard, foundation or existing system.

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A better plan for water

Drainage problems don't fix themselves.

Pooling water, damp foundations and clogged drains all point to the same need: a clear path for water to leave your property.

Start by understanding where the water comes from, where it collects and where it can safely go. The right solution should work with your property's layout, not against it.

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Standing water in the yard

Address soggy lawn areas, low spots and runoff that collects after rain or snowmelt.

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Water around the foundation

Understand exterior runoff and groundwater before choosing a foundation or basement drainage approach.

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An existing drain that isn't working

Find out whether cleaning, an outlet correction or a repair could restore the flow.

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A clear solution.
A useful next step.

From a new French drain to an existing-system repair, the starting point is your property and the problem you're trying to solve.

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Think about the whole property, not just the puddle.
French drain installation

Help water find a better way out.

A French drain collects water through a stone-filled trench and directs it through a pipe toward a suitable outlet.

The layout, materials and discharge point all matter. An effective system considers your soil, slope, nearby structures and the work needed to leave your yard in good shape.

  • Property-specific layout and discharge planning
  • Drainage stone, filter fabric and perforated pipe
  • Yard, foundation and existing-system considerations
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Simple idea. Thoughtful details.

How a French drain works.

Give excess water a path into the drain, then a way to leave the area safely.

Stone creates room for water to move. Filter fabric helps manage surrounding soil. The pipe carries collected water toward the outlet. Each part has a job, and the site determines how they fit together.

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How a French drain collects and redirects waterA simplified cross-section shows stone around a perforated pipe inside a fabric-lined trench. The outlet location and grading depend on the property. Water moves into the drainLandscape surfaceDrainage stonePerforated pipeFilter fabric A suitable outlet completes the system.

Simplified illustration. Depth, slope, materials and outlet design depend on site conditions.

Existing drainage systems

When the flow stops,
start with the cause.

A blocked outlet, sediment, damaged pipe or a changed landscape can all affect an existing French drain.

Describe what's changed and where water is collecting. It may help narrow the scope of an inspection or repair.

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Understand the symptoms

Where is water collecting, and when does the issue happen?

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Look at the system

Consider the inlet, pipe, materials and discharge point.

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Choose the appropriate work

Cleaning, repair or replacement depends on the condition and cause.

A closer look

The details beneath a better-drained yard.

Explore installation images showing the trench, materials and work involved in a drainage system.

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Utah service areas

Local drainage starts with local conditions.

Explore information for Utah communities, then tell us about your property's drainage needs.

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Before you get started

Good questions lead to a better plan.

How do I know whether a French drain is the right solution?

Start with where the water comes from, where it collects and where it can safely discharge. French drains are one option; grading, downspout routing and surface drains can be useful alternatives. A property assessment helps determine the appropriate approach.

Can an existing French drain be repaired?

An existing system may need cleaning, an outlet correction, pipe repair or replacement of clogged materials. The appropriate work depends on the cause of the drainage problem and the condition of the existing system.

What affects the cost of a drainage project?

System length, digging access, soil conditions, depth, discharge location and restoration all affect pricing. A property-specific estimate is more useful than a generic price per foot.

What should I include in a quote request?

Describe where water collects, how long the issue has been happening, any existing drainage system and the work you are considering. If you would like an on-site estimate, include the property address.

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Understand your options.

Start with your property

Let's get water moving in the right direction.

Tell us where water is collecting and what you'd like to improve. Start with a clear, property-specific quote request.

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