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Signs You Need a French Drain

Water problems rarely fix themselves, they get worse and more expensive. Here are the signs it's time to deal with drainage before it damages your home.

1. Water in the basement after rain

Recurring puddles or dampness on the basement floor, especially at the wall-floor joint, is the clearest sign water is finding its way in.

2. Standing water in the yard

A low spot that stays soggy for days after rain has nowhere to drain. A french drain gives it a path out.

3. A musty, damp basement smell

That smell is moisture and often mold. It means water vapor is getting in even when you don't see puddles.

4. Efflorescence or staining on foundation walls

White chalky residue or water stains on the concrete mean water is moving through your walls.

5. Foundation cracks

Hydrostatic pressure from water-saturated soil pushes on your foundation. Cracks are a warning to relieve that pressure.

6. Water pooling against the house

If rain collects at the foundation instead of running away, it's only a matter of time before it's inside.

7. Your sump pump runs constantly

A pump that never rests is a sign your home is taking on more water than the current system can handle.

Recognize any of these? Get a free on-site estimate or call (717) 884-0481.

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