Why do French drains fail?

• <div><p>French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe. </p><p>Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2024
They were great. In and out. Techs were nice. Wore Shoe Covers. Great Price. Fixed al my drain issues.
Wicker Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2024
José and his crew were amazing and did such a beautiful job! They revamped flower beds, installed drain lines, built an island bed, and dug a burn pit for us. They worked nonstop and did a wonderful clean-up at the end. We will most definitely use them again!
Heritage TX Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2023
They responded and got me on the schedule quickly. I had a troublesome clogged up kitchen sink that I had been working on for a week straight. Michael located the source of the problem out in a drain line in my yard. There were loads of grease chunks, a hole where dirt was getting in, and the...
Safe Flow Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2023
We had a major drainage issue - no storm sewers in our neighborhood. NTX installed two in driveway grate drains, ran pipe to natural drain area, installed a decorative rock "stream" to direct water away from our foundation and garage. Very professional and timely, work looks great and...
NTX Landscapes
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Reviewed in May 2023
.Mr. Young seemed very knowledgeable. Fixed the float and drained septic. Job was done quickly.
Youngs Septic Services
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Reviewed in November 2020
Very informative, hard working, patient, and was willing to work with us. We would definitely recommend to everyone who needs gutters or drains.
JLC Contractors
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Reviewed in November 2015
Raised 16 feet of concrete that had fallen away from the foundation of the house?and sloped it so that the water would drain away from house.
AAA Concrete Raising Co
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Reviewed in September 2013
My inside evap coil was so filthy that it was producing a lot of condensation to the point it was draining into my floor. This company answered my call on a Sunday evening and had a technician over first thing Monday morning. The coil was removed and cleaned properly and replaced. They were able...
MC MAHAN SHEET METAL SHOP
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Reviewed in May 2013
The two drains had been getting steadily worse for days. I had tried commercial drain cleaner products with no luck at all. We finally decided to call a plumber to get rid of the problem. We called J's and they came out the same day even though it was not an emergency. Within 30 minutes they...
J'S Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2013
Louie arrived promptly on the date and time of the scheduled appointment. We discussed the problem I was having and Louie told me what he saw as the probable causes. He made a couple of recommendations that we could try and the approximate cost of each one. He explained that exact pricing...
Extreme Plumbing & Drain Service
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You should inspect and clean a French drain at least once per year. However, if the drain accumulates a lot of debris and sediment, it may require more frequent cleaning. If you notice reduced drainage or any signs that it is clogged, it should be cleaned as soon as possible.

Regrading your yard can often fix drainage problems. You can also try aerating the lawn to encourage better drainage or install a new drainage system to prevent water from pooling in certain areas.

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

It takes hair about two years to dissolve on its own in the drain without the use of any tool or help. Fortunately, using a drain snake, plunger, or any of the actions mentioned above to dissolve the hair will help get rid of the clog in as little as 15 minutes.

French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe.

Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.

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