Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Exterior Drainage in Huntsville, AL

This customer in Huntsville, AL, called Frontier after noticing drainage issues and water pooling at the front of the driveway. The water was not only intruding into the garage but also seeping into the driveway, causing damage to the concrete, including cracking and breaking. We fixed the issue with an XL Trench drain and drainage lines leading away from the structure into the yard.

Cracks in Concrete

Cracks are seen in the concrete at the entrance due to pooling water.

Unlevel Concrete

This driveway has a noticeable dip. This is causing the water to pool at the front. When the rains return, the water has an even easier pathway under the slab due to cracks and crevices left over from the dry period. And this wet, soft soil is just too weak to support the concrete above it. In the worst case, the soil erodes and washes away completely, leaving behind large voids that cannot support the weight of the concrete above.

Trench Drain

A trench drain is a linear drainage system, like a shallow, grated trough, designed to collect and channel excess surface water away from driveways, patios, or foundations to prevent pooling and damage. These systems work by creating a continuous channel with removable grates, efficiently capturing runoff and directing it to an outlet or catch basin, offering solutions for high-traffic areas and preventing erosion or foundation issues.

Drainage System Install

Installation process of drainage lines and Trench drain.

Trench Drain

Trench drain installed and set in place with a thin layer of cement around it.

Trench Drain Benefits

Trech drains efficiently remove large volumes of surface water and prevent water damage to foundations and concrete.

Drainage Lines

Drainage lines are installed and measurements checked during the installation to make sure they are level.

LawnScape System Install

LawnScape is a pipe buried from the downspout to a special LawnScape outlet that lets the water out onto the surface while camouflaging the end of the pipe. The lid comes off for easy cleaning. LawnScape™ is best used for downspout extensions over 8' long.

Project Complete

The drainage lines are connected to the LawnScape, and everything is buried. Water will drain here into the yard away from the structure, protecting the foundation.