French Drains Installation in Riverside & Stamford, CT

French drains are underground drainage systems that line yards are landscaping, usually along foundations. They involve digging trenches, laying porous drain tile, and backfilling with soil and decorative rock that lets through runoff water easily. Drain tile channels water away from vulnerable areas.

CT Stormwater Authority has installed or repaired superior, professional French drains and other drainage systems since 2003. We have proven ourselves as a CULTEC Certified Installer and CULTEC Certified Maintenance Provider for customers in Stamford, Fairfield, Riverside, Greenwich, and throughout our CT and NY counties service area.

For the most reliable, effective French drain installation, inspection, or cleaning, call CT Stormwater Authority at 203-884-0307 or contact us online to arrange a consultation with one of our representatives.

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Why French Drains By CT Stormwater Authority?

French drains absorb excess surface water, preventing the flooding of lawns, patios, pathways, and driveways. They help dry out lawns and basements by redirecting excess surface water. They are easiest to install during new home construction, but they can be added later.

CT Stormwater Authority provides superior installation of French drains that enhance home value, overall appearance, and complement landscaping or turf with rocks, stones, plants, or decorative grates. Properly maintained, these low-maintenance, durable drainage systems can last 30 to 40 years.

Installed french drainage system in Riverside & Stamford, CT

How CT Stormwater Installs French Drains

At CT Stormwater Authority, our skilled, certified technicians install French drains using the following process:

Sides and bottom of trench are covered with water-filtering fabric in collection area to block dirt or debris from entering.
Porous drain tile is placed over fabric and into the trench.
Non-porous pipe or line is installed to move water away from collection area.
Water collection area is filled with gravel or rocks; remaining trench is backfilled with soil.