French Drain in Repentigny

Our French drain services in Repentigny

New French drain installation in Repentigny is our reference service for new builds and for homes whose original drain has reached end-of-life. The crew excavates the foundation perimeter down to the concrete footing, lays a bed of clean gravel, sets the perforated pipe with a continuous slope of at least 1%, wraps the assembly in geotextile membrane, and connects to either an interior sump pit or the municipal storm sewer, depending on the city bylaw. All work is done to the Quebec Construction Code.

High-pressure cleaning restores flow on a drain that is clogged by sediment, fine roots, or iron ochre. In Repentigny and the surrounding sectors, where the proximity to water encourages sedimentation, the 4,000-PSI hydroflush clears the pipe without any excavation. We work through existing cleanout risers when they are in place, or we create one as needed. A preventive flush every 5 to 10 years extends the useful life of a foundation drain, especially in sectors close to the L'Assomption River.

Camera inspection almost always rides along with our work in Repentigny. Before the job, it confirms the exact cause of the problem, whether a collapsed drain, a root, an iron-ochre deposit, or simple sediment. After the job, it verifies that the drain is clean and functional along its full length. You receive both the video and a written report you can keep for your records or for an eventual insurance claim.

Iron ochre deserves particular attention in several sectors of Repentigny and Le Gardeur. This bacterial orange deposit builds up inside the pipe and chokes flow if nothing is done. Our iron-ochre removal protocol combines high-pressure hydroflush, an appropriate chemical treatment, and installation of extra cleanout risers to make future maintenance straightforward. On new installs at risk, we specify BMT corrugated pipe up front rather than standard perforated PVC.