Flood Zone
The homeowner reported flooding around their deck and home, including this area, where significant lawn damage had occurred.
Excavating Trench for Drainage Pipe
The LRE team begins excavating a trench along the path where the drainage pipe will be placed below the lawn's surface.
Buried Downspout Connection
The home's downspouts are connected directly to the underground drainage pipe system.
French Drain Installation
The LRE team installs a French drain system around the perimeter of the home's deck.
Drainage Pipe Installation
The subsurface drainage pipe is placed in the excavated trench by the LRE team.
Pop-up Relief Drain
A pop-up relief drain is installed at the end of the drainage pipe to safely discharge rainwater away from the home.
Complete Buried Downspout
The home's downspouts have been connected to the underground drainage system, directing collected rainwater from the gutters to the relief drain.
Complete French Drain Installation
The French drain system is fully installed around the deck's perimeter, collecting and redirecting flooding rainwater to the exterior relief drain.
Concealing Drainage Pipe
Once the drainage system has been fully installed, the LRE team will carefully conceal the drainage pipe with the previously removed sod to create a seamless appearance.