How gutters, downspout extensions and ground slope work together to keep roof and yard water away from your foundation.
Before water ever reaches your basement wall, it has to cross the roof, the gutter, the downspout and the yard. If any step fails, the water lands near the foundation. Gutters that overflow, downspouts that dump at the wall and soil that slopes toward the house all add to the load. Fixing these parts is often the least expensive and most effective step in a waterproofing plan.
The ground should slope away from the house for several feet, the soil line should sit below siding or brick, and downspouts should discharge well away from the wall. In many Nashville neighborhoods with clay soil, small changes make a visible difference. We start with these basics because they help every other system work better, from interior drains to sump pumps.
Catch roof water and move it to downspouts.
Carry water down and away if extended or piped.
Soil should slope away from the foundation.
Keep soil below siding or brick and above weep holes.
Water needs a safe place to go.
Cleaning and checks keep the system working.
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Yard Drainage SolutionsYard drainage solutions that combine grading, drains, swales and outlets into one plan for lawns and gardens that…Explore 
Downspout Extensions and Underground Drain LinesDownspout extensions and underground drain lines that carry roof water far from the foundation, to the street, a…Explore 
Gutter Installation and RepairGutter installation and repair with seamless gutters, correct slope, solid hangers and properly sized downspouts that move roof…Explore 
Grading and RegradingGrading and regrading that reshape the soil around your house so surface water slopes away from the foundation…Explore Size a pump, check your home or ballpark a budget.
Sump Pump and Dehumidifier Sizing CalculatorEnter floor area, lift, pipe run, ceiling height and dampness to see a planning pump flow or dehumidifier capacity for a basement or crawl space.Try it 
Basement Dryness Checker: How Ready Is Your Home?Pick the area, set the condition and tick what applies to see what to check, service or inspect before the next heavy rain.Try it 
Waterproofing Budget PlannerPick a drain, pump, repair, crawl space or drainage project, set the size and add allowances to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it Many guides suggest several feet or more from the foundation. We plan on site.
Gutters help in most climates. Without them, roof water lands beside the foundation.
A steady fall away from the house for several feet is a common guide. We measure yours.
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