We provide a comprehensive range of drainage solutions including:

French drains

Surface drains

Channel drains

Perimeter drainage systems

Yard drainage solutions

Each system is custom-designed to address a specific water management need.

A FDM French Drain is a drainage solution that combines our proprietary parts made from HDPE ( High Density Poly Ethylene ) designed for building effective water management systems.

At its core, it's a professionally engineered trench filled with specific trench slopes, grades of gravel and our custom perforated piping system that redirects both surface and ground water away from your property. Unlike standard drainage solutions, our systems are:

Components:

• A sloped trench that directs water flow
• High Octane pipe coupled with Non Woven Geo Textile fabric to prevent clogging
• Clean gravel or rock that surrounds the pipe
• Geo Textile fabric keeps soil from mixing with the gravel and clogging the pipe
• An exit point where water is safely discharged away from your property

How it works:
When water enters your yard or approaches your foundation, instead of pooling or causing damage, it:

Seeps down through the soil and gravel

Enters the perforated pipe through tiny holes

Flows downhill through the pipe

Exits safely away from your property

Key Benefits:

Prevents basement flooding and foundation damage

Eliminates standing water in your yard for bug breading pools

Protects landscaping from water damage

Reduces risk of mold and mildew

Increases property value by solving water issues

Works automatically without pumps or power

Common Applications:

Around house foundations

In yards with poor drainage

Along retaining walls

Between properties

Around swimming pools

Near garden beds and landscaping features

Think of it as an underground river that captures and redirects water before it can cause problems on your property.

You might need a Drainage System if you experience:

• Standing water in your yard after rain
• Wet basement or foundation walls
• Recurring mold or mildew issues
• Water pooling around your foundation
• Soil erosion in your yard

Understanding how neighboring properties impact your drainage is crucial. Water naturally flows downhill, so changes to any property at a higher elevation than yours can significantly impact your yard's drainage patterns. Here's what you need to know:

Common Neighbor Changes That Cause Problems:

Home Modifications:

• Building additions that change roof runoff patterns
• New roofline designs that concentrate water flow
• Downspout relocations that direct water toward your property
• Foundation work that alters ground slopes
• New driveways or walkways that create impermeable surfaces
• Pool installations that change soil composition and water flow
• Basement excavations that modify underground water movement

Landscape Changes:

• Raising yard levels with additional soil or fill
• Installing retaining walls that redirect water flow
• Removing trees or large plants that previously absorbed water
• Adding large paved or concrete areas
• Changing garden bed heights or locations
• Modifying existing swales or drainage paths
• Regrading that creates new water flow patterns

Why These Changes Matter:

• Each modification can create new water pathways
• Small changes at higher elevations can have major impacts downhill
• Underground water patterns may shift without visible surface changes
• Seasonal effects might not be immediately apparent
• Multiple small changes can combine to create significant problems

Our installation process includes:
1. Property assessment and drainage plan development
2. Utility location and marking
3. Trench excavation
4. Installation of gravel bed and perforated pipe
5. Connection to discharge point
6. Backfilling with proper materials
7. Site cleanup and restoration

While some disruption is inevitable, we take great care to minimize impact on your property. We carefully remove and preserve existing plants when possible, and restore the area after installation. We can also recommend landscaping solutions that work well with your new drainage system.

Costs vary based on:

• Length and depth of the system
• Property conditions
• Access challenges
• Additional features needed

Quality documentation of your drainage problems can save time, money, and help us provide the most effective solution. Here's why photos and videos are crucial for our assessment:

• Real-time water flow patterns: Photos and videos during rainfall show us exactly how water moves across your property, revealing crucial drainage paths we might miss during dry weather
• Problem source identification: What appears as a simple puddle might actually be caused by issues elsewhere on your property - good documentation helps us trace water problems to their true source
• Seasonal changes: Documentation from different weather conditions helps us understand how your property handles various amounts of rainfall
• Pre-visit planning: Clear visual evidence lets our team prepare the right equipment and materials before arriving on site
• More accurate solutions: Understanding the full scope of your drainage issues through visual documentation helps us design the most effective, long-term solution
• Cost-effective assessment: Good photos and videos can eliminate the need for multiple site visits, potentially reducing your overall project cost

These visuals allow our experts to:

• See exactly how water moves across your property
• Identify potential problem sources that might not be visible during dry weather

The best documentation includes:

• Videos during active rainfall showing water flow patterns
• Photos of standing water and problem areas
• Images showing the full scope of affected areas
• Close-ups of any property damage
• Pictures from different angles and times of day

Email your photos and videos to support@frenchdrainman.ca

Our comprehensive two-year warranty covers both labour and materials under the following terms:

What's Covered:

All original installation labour

All originally installed materials

Labour for warranty-related repairs

Replacement of defective materials

System adjustments needed to maintain proper drainage

What's Not Covered:

Additional materials beyond the original design

Modifications requested after initial installation

Damage caused by third-party work

Alterations made by the property owner

Issues arising from unauthorized system changes

Important Notes:

This warranty becomes void if the system is modified by anyone other than French Drain Man Canada

Any modifications must be inspected and approved by our contractors

System expansion or enhancement requests will incur additional material costs

All warranty claims require inspection by our certified technicians

To maintain your warranty coverage, please contact us directly for any system modifications or repairs. Unauthorized changes may compromise system performance and void your protection.