French Drain not draining?
How to Tell If the French Drain Is Working
The easiest way to tell if your French drain is operating properly is to look at your lawn or basement.
If there's water, chances are there could be a problem and your drain isn't working correctly.
This issue could be due to clogging.
When water seeps through soil to get to the French drain, it often brings along sediment into the drain, where it dumps the sediment in the drain on the gravel as it flows through the ditch.
The sediment gradually builds up over time and slows the water flow through the French drain. It could even block it up completely. When this happens, the water can no longer pass correctly through the drain and causes homes and other property areas to flood.
Another way of telling if your French drain is working effectively is to call in a professional to inspect it. We at EverGreen Power Clean will provide an expert inspection and can let you know if there's any buildup that could turn into a clog. We offer a high PSI power wash or jet wash to remove the clog and allow your drain to start working again.
French Drain Maintenance
Fortunately, there's not much regular maintenance needed for a French drain to function.
However, over time, debris and leaves can build up in the drainpipe's holes, compromising its effectiveness. To prevent this, a high PSI Power Wash will clean out your French drain once a year.
Whether you're performing interior French drain maintenance, basement French drain cleanout or exterior French drain maintenance, you'll need to call a professional that can do this for you.