Drainage Solutions Before & After Photos

Harold from Apopka, FL, reached out to LRE Foundation Repair for help installing an effective yard drainage system to divert rainwater away from his home and protect his foundation. After completing a complimentary inspection of Harold’s property, our Design Specialist created a customized plan to install a subsurface drainage system featuring strategically placed catch basins that would collect excess rainwater and redirect it through an underground drainage pipe to a relief drain away from the home.

Once Harold approved the plan, our team began excavating a trench for the drainage pipe and setting the catch basins in place. After the installation was complete, the crew carefully restored the yard using the previously removed sod and added gravel around the catch basins to guide water into the system.

Now, Harold’s home is well-protected from water pooling around the property, providing lasting peace of mind and protection for his foundation.

Kathryn struggled with persistent rainwater collecting near the back door of her home in Ocoee, Florida, where runoff would flood the entrance to her pool deck. The existing channel drain, originally installed with the deck, had deteriorated over time and was no longer effective—prompting her to seek a dependable drainage repair solution. She contacted LRE Foundation Repair, and a Design Specialist conducted a detailed assessment before developing a targeted plan to resolve the issue. The recommended drainage repair centered on removing the failing system and installing a new, high-performance channel drain designed to efficiently capture and redirect water away from the home. The LRE team installed the upgraded channel drain along with an improved water routing system, ensuring that rainwater is properly managed and no longer allowed to pool near the doorway or deck. This comprehensive drainage repair not only eliminated the flooding problem but also provided long-term protection against potential water damage. With the new system in place, Kathryn can enjoy her outdoor space with confidence, knowing her home is better safeguarded from the effects of heavy rainfall.

Ann L. was dealing with persistent water pooling around her patio. During our inspection, we discovered that poor grading and inadequate drainage were the root causes. To fix this, we installed a channel drain, also known as a trench drain, in the patio after removing a few pavers. This drain now directs water away from the patio and into the yard. The project was completed quickly, and Ann loved the result—her patio not only looks great but stays dry, solving the issue for good.

Having faced constant flooding issues on his pool deck during rainstorms, Stephen from Port Charlotte, Florida, needed a more effective drainage solution than what was previously in place. He asked us at LRE Foundation Repair for help, and one of our expert Design Specialists visited his home to inspect the pool deck. After carefully examining the issue, our production team replaced the smaller original channel drain with a more robust and effective one to collect excess rainwater and divert it away from the pool deck through an exterior drainage system. With this improved solution in place, Stephen’s flooding issues on his pool deck have now been ultimately resolved.

Wade, a homeowner in Fort Meade, Florida, had been dealing with recurring water intrusion in and beneath his garage—an issue that posed a serious risk to his home’s foundation. Looking for a reliable solution, he reached out to LRE Foundation Repair. A Design Specialist visited his property and performed a comprehensive inspection to determine the root cause of the problem. The assessment revealed that the existing channel drain along the garage had deteriorated and was no longer effectively directing water away from the structure. To resolve this, the specialist recommended a targeted drainage repair plan focused on upgrading the failing system. The solution included removing the outdated drain and installing a new, high-performance channel drain as part of a more efficient drainage repair system. This upgraded system was designed to better capture and redirect water, preventing it from entering the garage or pooling near the foundation. Once the installation was complete, Wade’s flooding concerns were fully resolved. With the improved drainage repair system in place, he can now feel confident that his garage and foundation are well-protected against future water damage.