Holladay Foundation Pros

French Drains in Holladay, UT

French drain installation in Holladay: perforated pipe drainage to redirect groundwater away from the foundation.

Serving Holladay and nearby communities.

A French drain is an exterior perimeter system that redirects groundwater before it ever reaches your foundation wall. It's a drainage fix, not a crack fix, and it works upstream of the problem.

Bench-lot grading in Holladay often sends spring runoff straight toward the foundation if surface drainage isn't managed well. Clay-heavy soil pockets on some lots hold that water near the footing longer than sandier ground does elsewhere in the same area. Holladay Foundation Pros digs to the depth where the water is actually moving, not just a shallow surface swale.

What's included

What's included with French Drains

Typically included

Grading and water flow assessment
Trenching along the drainage path
Perforated pipe, gravel backfill, and filter fabric
Daylight or sump discharge point

Optional

Catch basin addition for surface water collection
Tie-in to an existing sump system

Customer prep

Flag sprinkler lines, buried cables, or landscaping features near the planned trench path
Clear the yard area of furniture or planters along the route

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How it works

How our French Drains process works

Step 1
Drainage Assessment
Water flow patterns are studied to determine the best drain path.
Step 2
Trench Excavation
A trench is dug along the planned drainage route.
Step 3
Gravel Base Placement
A gravel layer is added to promote proper water flow.
Step 4
Pipe Installation
Perforated piping is placed to capture and redirect water.
Step 5
Backfill and Cover
The trench is filled with gravel and soil to complete the system.
Step 6
Outlet Testing
Water flow is tested to confirm proper drainage direction.

Materials

Materials and methods for French Drains

Perforated Drain Pipe
Collects and channels groundwater away from the structure, sized to the flow we measure on site.
Gravel Aggregate
Surrounds the pipe to facilitate water movement and filtration through Holladay's clay pockets.
Filter Fabric
Prevents soil from clogging the drainage system over time.
Outlet Cap
Directs discharged water safely away from the foundation.
Catch Basin
Collects surface water and channels it into the drain system.
Backfill Soil
Restores the trench area after pipe installation is complete.

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Timeline

How long does french drains take?

Linear footage drives the timeline more than anything else on this job.

01
Consult and grading assessment
same day
02
Permit review
1–2 weeks
when grading changes require it
03
Trenching and pipe install
1–3 days
depending on linear footage
04
Backfill and cleanup
same day
as pipe install

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Before & after

Before and after French Drains

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After

FAQs

French Drains FAQs

Should I get a French drain or interior waterproofing first?

If water is already getting inside, interior drain tile addresses it directly. A French drain intercepts water outside before it reaches the wall, and the two work well paired together.

Can clay soil shifting on the east bench cause my patio to sink?

Clay soil shifts seasonally as it wets and dries, and that movement can affect patios and foundations alike. Good drainage reduces how much that soil swells and shrinks.

How much does a French drain cost?

Pricing depends on linear footage, trench depth, and soil type. Clay digs differently and slower than sandy soil, which affects labor time.

Do I need a permit for a French drain?

Exterior drainage work tied to grading changes may need Salt Lake County review. Minor drain repair on an existing system usually doesn't.

Will a surface swale work instead of a buried drain?

A swale slows surface water but doesn't intercept groundwater moving through clay near the footing. A buried perimeter drain reaches that water directly.

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