The outdoor drainage carries the rain away from the house and the yard. The drains and the grading protect the foundation and the lawn.
The grading
The ground slopes away from the house to carry the water off. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the grading is the base.
The gutters
The downspouts and the extensions direct the roof water away. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the gutters are the roof drain.
The French drain
A French drain collects the water and carries it away in the gravel. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the drain is the channel.
The yard drains
The catch basins and the grates collect the pooling water. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the basins are the catch.
The dry well
A dry well lets the collected water soak into the ground. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the well is the soak.
The plan
The drainage plan moves the water from the high spots to the outlets. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Alexandria, the plan is the path.
The call
Fix the outdoor drainage. Call 888-217-3585 and Alexandria, VA Plumbing Experts will match you with an Alexandria pro for the plan.
Plumbing in Alexandria: what to know
In Alexandria, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Alexandria city County — from Falls Church, Washington and Mount Rainier to ZIP codes like 22302, 22301, 22304 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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