Foundation Drainage Systems in Cleveland, OH
Water is the number one threat to your foundation. Structure Strong designs and installs drainage systems that intercept and redirect groundwater before it reaches your foundation walls. French drains, curtain drains, downspout extensions, and grading corrections all work together to keep your foundation dry.
Exterior French drains are trenched alongside your foundation, lined with filter fabric, filled with washed gravel, and fitted with perforated pipe that channels water to a discharge point away from the structure. We also address surface drainage with proper grading to ensure water flows away from your home.
Poor drainage is the root cause of most foundation problems in the Cleveland area. Fixing drainage is often the single most impactful thing you can do to protect your home's structural health.
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What Homeowners Say
From real drainage systems projects in the Cleveland area.
“The backyard was basically a lake after every rain and it was pushing water against the foundation. They trenched a French drain along the whole back of the house, ran it to a pop-up emitter by the street. That was last fall and we've been through two big storms since. No water against the house at all.”
Rachel D.
“Two downspouts were dumping right at the foundation. Plus the grading was wrong — everything pitched toward the house. They extended the downspouts underground to the yard, regraded along the foundation, and added a curtain drain on the uphill side. First time in ten years the basement walls are actually dry in spring.”
Paul C.
“Three different waterproofing companies told me I needed a full interior system. Structure Strong came out and said the real problem was the grade and the gutters, not the walls. They fixed the grading, extended the downspouts, and added a small French drain section. Total cost was a third of the other quotes. Basement's been dry.”
Bill D.
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