Waterproofing & Foundation Specialists

French Drain Contractor in Buffalo & WNY

Franks Basement Systems installs a state-of-the-art French drain (aka drain tile) system called WaterGuard – a patented product only available through Basement Systems dealers.

WaterGuard is much more effective than a regular French drain or drain tile system because of its patented design. WaterGuard is specially engineered to sit on the basement footing, keeping it up out of the dirt and mud (the Mud Zone) and making it highly resistant to clogging. A special flange also makes a clean edge at the basement wall and prevents dirt and debris from falling into the system.

In Buffalo (and surrounding areas in Western NY), call or contact us online for a free French drain quote and inspection for the best waterproofing system available.

History of French Drains

Drain tile and French drain (an image of a clogged French drain pipe is shown below to the right) first started to be used in basement waterproofing projects in the 1920s. Originally designed with clay tile, French drain and drain tile was designed by Henry French in Concord. Given the time, this was an excellent solution. Today, this drainage system lives on, and is generally made out of large, round plastic piping. However, in the 1990s, a more effective alternative has been developed – the WaterGuard drainage channel system.

French drain systems are usually designed with PVC pipe that is perforated and installed along the interior perimeter of the foundation, or along the exterior as the home is built. Laid underneath the basement floor, it drains water to a gravity drain (uncommon) or to a sump pump (very common).

All over Buffalo and its surrounding areas, Franks Basement Systems has pulled out many clogged, French drain and drain tile waterproofing systems. All around Omaha and Lincoln, homeowners with wet basements find themselves continually frustrated with failing French drains that lead to flooded basements.

Let Franks Basement Systems solve your wet basement problem once and for all – and we supply a written, transferable lifetime warranty on our waterproofing system.

For a free inspection and estimate on the state-of-the-art WaterGuard French drain or drain tile system in Buffalo, New York and surrounding areas call or contact us online!