Exterior French Drains
Water Leaking Into Your Basement?
Is the Answer an Exterior French Drain?
An exterior French drain consists of excavating a ditch along the foundation of your home.
On time, hard working, polite, answered all my questions, followed the plan as designed. Deb Bartek2023-09-02 I had a retaining wall done by them and it is absolutely beautiful!!!! Everyone was so nice ( they even started a week early)and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs work done. Paula Zagger2023-08-25 We had previously worked with another big name high priced waterproofing company and had a bad experience. We took a chance and went with D-Bug and we are so glad that we did. We had a much better experience with d-bug. They were on time, respectful, completed the job efficiently, and it looks great! We highly recommend them. Chris Gabsy2023-08-25 D-Bug did a great job installing an interior french drain and sump pumps, an exterior french drain, and regrading around the house. I would recommend them to anyone with water problems. They sheeted everything off with plastic before getting started, and left the basement clean. Nicholas Winter2023-08-18 Very quick and efficient, did in three hours what I expected to be an all day job! Well tidied up afterwards! Jon2023-08-17 Very professional crew. Showed up on time, completed the job as promised, cleaned up the mess, and reviewed the final product with me before they left. Highly recommended!!! P.S Also crushed the competitions price!! Eric Oddo2023-07-28 We had a pretty serious problem with a large and aging retaining wall on our property. Initially, we had trouble finding a company who would even consider the job, until someone recommended D-Bug Waterproofing. They were very responsive from the very beginning about our concerns and budget, and explained the process and what to expect from idea to build. They did everything possible to find local, quality resources to help keep material costs to a minimum. They did the job in the timeframe they promised and repaired the lawn they said would get torn up from the heavy equipment. The wall looks great! We would definitely recommend D-Bug to anyone looking for a professional and hard-working team, especially for challenging projects. Josh Hauser2023-07-25 Very quick work and very nice people. They said a day and a half. But was finished in a full day. .very professional and hard workers. Also cleaned up the work area very nice. I now have a new and usable basement. Derek Link2023-06-06 Everyone that I talked to was great and they did an amazing job. They installed a sump pump in our basement that we desperately needed and I couldn't have asked for a better company to do the work. They did however break one of my decorations that I found the day after next to the sump pump that I was not notified about. It wasn't moved beforehand which is on my part, but it would have been nice to have been at least told about it. Dana Whitacre2023-06-01 D-Bug team did a fabulous job on my 73 year old basement! The 8 person team arrived on time and went straight to work. They worked hard for 8 hours and completed the job in one day. They caulked and sealed the entire rear wall that had been leaking, then installed a french drain system along the inside of the rear wall of the basement (by jack-hammering out the floor where necessary). The walls were then lined with a plastic sheeting material to direct any water that may come in through the walls to the french drain. They installed a sump pump which was connected to the french drain to pump water out of the house. The entire system was covered with concrete to complete the installation. They also repaired one outside wall that had begun to collapse inward with a steel I-beam and a connecting anchor rod to pull it back to it's original location. They made sure that the area upstairs where they entered the basement was sealed off with plastic from floor to ceiling, the floor was protected both inside and outside. The team carried all the dirt and stone bucket by bucket outside the house to the waiting dump truck. When they left, you could not even tell that they had been there! They were very professional and hardworking. I would highly recommend D-Bug waterproofing to anyone needing a basement waterproofed. Lois Mabon2023-05-29

What is an Exterior French Drain?
An exterior French drain consists of excavating a ditch along the foundation of your home. This ditch is dug below the footer and graded to the surface. In order to install an outside French drain, all cement porches, patios, sidewalks, shrubs, or any other obstacle along the foundation need to be removed.
Sealing the outside of the foundation prevents any water from entering the block, thus, keeping the inside walls dry.

An exterior French drain is an extensive and expensive process. Excavation along the foundation to below the footer is done with approximately 90% of the dirt being hauled away. Also, it is crucial that the French drainpipe is below the bottom of the footer to start out grade. The exterior French drain itself must grade downhill.

At D-Bug Waterproofing, we’re very particular on grading. By using a level, we accurately ensure the pipe is perfectly even. Our warranty is your guarantee that we do the job right the first time!
After the ditch is graded, the wall is cleaned with scrapers and wire brushes. The wall is then tarred with roof cement or flashing cement
Gravel is then placed on top of the fabric filling the ditch to grade level. As well, the gravel is also covered with another layer of fabric. To finish, 6 to 12 inches of dirt is put back against the house.
You’ll be glad to know that D-Bug Waterproofing can handle the whole job, from start to finish, and that includes replacing shrubs, landscaping, planting grass, and replacing patios and sidewalks. Our goal is that things will look better than before we started!
If you believe an Exterior French drain is the best option for you, give D-Bug Waterproofing a call at 1-855-381-1528 for a free quote.

What is an Exterior French Drain?
An exterior French drain consists of excavating a ditch along the foundation of your home. This ditch is dug below the footer and graded to the surface. In order to install an outside French drain, all cement porches, patios, sidewalks, shrubs, or any other obstacle along the foundation need to be removed.
Sealing the outside of the foundation prevents any water from entering the block, thus, keeping the inside walls dry.

An exterior French drain is an extensive and expensive process. Excavation along the foundation to below the footer is done with approximately 90% of the dirt being hauled away. Also, it is crucial that the French drainpipe is below the bottom of the footer to start out grade. The exterior French drain itself must grade downhill.

At D-Bug Waterproofing, we’re very particular on grading. By using a level, we accurately ensure the pipe is perfectly even. Our warranty is your guarantee that we do the job right the first time!
After the ditch is graded, the wall is cleaned with scrapers and wire brushes. The wall is then tarred with roof cement or flashing cement
Gravel is then placed on top of the fabric filling the ditch to grade level. As well, the gravel is also covered with another layer of fabric. To finish, 6 to 12 inches of dirt is put back against the house.
You’ll be glad to know that D-Bug Waterproofing can handle the whole job, from start to finish, and that includes replacing shrubs, landscaping, planting grass, and replacing patios and sidewalks. Our goal is that things will look better than before we started!
If you believe an Exterior French drain is the best option for you, give D-Bug Waterproofing a call at 1-855-381-1528 for a free quote.
Read More About French Drains and Water in Your Basement

That Sounds Expensive
Foundation water seepage has been a problem since homes were first built with underground basements. D-Bug Waterproofing has many solutions.
Any professional waterproofing effort is going to be an investment; however, it is true that installing an exterior French Drain is one of the most extensive and expensive repairs used to address basement waterproofing.
Sometimes an exterior French drain is either preferred or necessary to correct a specific problem. But other, less expensive and less invasive methods should be considered as appropriate solutions to your basement leak problem. These include:
Your best bet is to call on the experts at D-Bug Waterproofing to inspect your basement and foundation damage and recommend the best solution for your specific needs. We’re ready to help. Give us a call at 724-838-5359.

That Sounds Expensive
Foundation water seepage has been a problem since homes were first built with underground basements. D-Bug Waterproofing has many solutions.
Any professional waterproofing effort is going to be an investment; however, it is true that installing an exterior French Drain is one of the most extensive and expensive repairs used to address basement waterproofing.
Sometimes an exterior French drain is either preferred or necessary to correct a specific problem. But other, less expensive and less invasive methods should be considered as appropriate solutions to your basement leak problem. These include:
Your best bet is to call on the experts at D-Bug Waterproofing to inspect your basement and foundation damage and recommend the best solution for your specific needs. We’re ready to help. Give us a call at 724-838-5359.

Go Beyond French Drains!
Have D-Bug Refinish Your Basement!
Most often, we are called upon to remodel or finish a basement our teams are waterproofing using French drains, or where we are repairing a foundation.
A water-proofed basement is an excellent candidate for refinishing, as you can be certain there will never be a water problem or mold. Your new room is dry and secure.
We use mold resistant drywall, spackle and sand, then paint the walls whatever color you desire.
We can drywall the ceiling or install a drop ceiling, whatever you prefer.
But we don’t start there, at D-Bug we also install flooring, including ceramic tile, carpet, or linoleum.
Walk through your basement with us, and we will help you envision the dream space your basement can become!

Go Beyond French Drains!
Have D-Bug Refinish Your Basement!
Most often, we are called upon to remodel or finish a basement our teams are waterproofing using French drains, or where we are repairing a foundation.
A water-proofed basement is an excellent candidate for refinishing, as you can be certain there will never be a water problem or mold. Your new room is dry and secure.
We use mold resistant drywall, spackle and sand, then paint the walls whatever color you desire.
We can drywall the ceiling or install a drop ceiling, whatever you prefer.
But we don’t start there, at D-Bug we also install flooring, including ceramic tile, carpet, or linoleum.
Walk through your basement with us, and we will help you envision the dream space your basement can become!

We get it done, and we get it done fast.
For a free evaluation and quote, call us at 1-855-381-1528, or complete our Get a Quote form below.