Redirect Water Before It Reaches Your Foundation

Custom drainage systems designed for homes in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You step outside after a storm and see water pooling along the side of your house, soaking into the soil near the foundation. Your yard slopes toward the house instead of away from it, and every heavy rain leaves the same low spots flooded for hours. Poor grading and inadequate drainage are common in Norristown neighborhoods where older homes were built without proper site preparation or where downspouts discharge too close to the foundation.

Tru Basement Waterproofing, Inc. designs custom drainage systems that redirect water away from your foundation before it has a chance to seep into your basement or crawl space. The work includes installing French drains, regrading the yard, extending downspouts, and adding channel drains or catch basins in problem areas. Systems are tailored to local soil conditions and rainfall patterns, and they are commonly combined with waterproofing services for complete protection.

If you deal with yard flooding, pooling water, or basement leaks after rain, you can contact Tru Basement Waterproofing, Inc. in Norristown to discuss drainage planning.

How Drainage Systems Keep Water Away for Good

Your yard drains properly because water is intercepted and routed to a safe discharge point before it reaches your foundation. Crews in Norristown install French drains by digging a trench along the foundation or across low-lying areas, placing perforated pipe surrounded by gravel, and covering it with soil or stone. Downspout extensions connect to underground piping that carries roof water to the yard edge or storm drain, and grading adjustments reshape the soil to create a slope away from the house.

Once the system is installed, water no longer pools near your foundation, your basement stays dry during storms, and your yard drains within hours instead of days. You no longer see muddy spots or standing water after heavy rain, and your foundation walls stay dry on the outside.

Installations are designed to handle the volume of water typical for southeastern Pennsylvania, including spring runoff and summer thunderstorms. Drainage systems do not repair existing foundation damage or remove water that has already entered your basement, but they prevent future intrusion by managing surface water and groundwater flow around your home.

What homeowners want to know before installing drainage

Homeowners in Norristown often ask how drainage systems work with existing landscaping, how long installation takes, and what happens during unusually heavy storms.

What does a French drain system include?
Crews dig a trench, install perforated pipe surrounded by gravel, and connect it to a discharge point away from the foundation. The pipe collects groundwater and surface runoff, preventing it from saturating the soil near your home.
How long does drainage installation take?
Most systems take one to three days depending on the length of the trench, grading work, and number of discharge points. Larger projects with multiple drains or significant regrading may take longer.
What happens during heavy rain after the system is installed?
Water that used to pool near your foundation is now collected by the French drain or surface drains and carried away. Your yard stays drier, and your basement no longer floods or shows dampness after storms.
Why does water pool in certain spots in the yard?
Soil settles over time, grading flattens, and compacted clay prevents water from absorbing. Drainage systems create a controlled path for water to follow instead of letting it sit or flow toward the foundation.
What is not included in drainage services?
Drainage systems prevent water from reaching your foundation but do not repair existing leaks, waterproof basement walls, or restore landscaping. Those services are handled separately or in combination with drainage work.

Tru Basement Waterproofing, Inc. serves homeowners throughout Norristown and nearby areas, including properties with challenging grading or recurring water issues. You can reach out to the team to schedule a site evaluation and review your drainage options for lasting results.