Wet Basement Repairs

DRAIN TILES REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

Drain Tile Definition: A drain tile is a porous pipe used for underground drainage. The pipe is typically plastic with small slits cut lengthwise into it. It is buried and surrounded by aggregate larger than the slits. The aggregate rocks prevent excessive soil from falling through the slits into the drain tile. With this arrangement, water in the surrounding soil above the weeping tile flows into the drain tile. The drain tile then drains into a storm sewer or a sump pump.

It is often used for water drainage near basement foundations to prevent flooding. It can be used in farmers’ fields to drain waterlogged fields. Such fields are called “tiled.” drain tiles can be used anywhere soil needs to be drained.

Drain tiles are used for the opposite reason in the septic drain fields for septic tanks. Clarified sewage from the septic tank is fed into drain tiles buried shallowly in the drain field. The drain tile spreads the liquid throughout the drain field.

Blocked Drain Tiles?

Is your basement getting damp. wet or even flooded? Drain Tiles can be in poor and deteriorated condition due to age of your home. Blockages, cracks or holes can be caused by debris in your drain tiles or even tree roots.

Wet houses are linked to an increase in respiratory problems and the property value of your house may depreciate because the basement is prone to frequent flooding.

We can replace your drain tiles and guarantee top quality workmanship. We are available 24 hours should an emergency arise. Drain Tiles are also known as Weeping Tiles or Perimeter Tiles.

The drain tile is to be installed so that the top of the product is lower than the bottom of the interior concrete floor. The drain tile should be connected to a sump pit, located on the interior of the home.

The ground water collected in the sump pit can then be removed by a sump pump. The exhausted water can be pumped a safe distance from the home by means of a flexible line or in some areas, into the city storm drains. Care should be taken not to create flooding conditions for adjoining properties.

If you think you have damaged drain tiles give us a call for a free estimate.