Why Drainage Matters for Your Foundation
Water is behind most foundation movement. When rain pools beside the house, roof water dumps at a corner or the soil on one side stays wetter than the rest, expansive clay swells and shrinks unevenly, and the foundation follows. In Texas, long dry spells followed by heavy rain make this worse. Fixing drainage is often the difference between a repair that lasts and one that has to be redone.
How We Fix Foundation Drainage
We walk the property to see where water goes: grading around the slab, gutters and downspouts, low spots, bare soil, leaks and trees. Fixes can include regrading so the ground slopes away from the house, extending downspouts, installing gutters, surface drains and French drains, and sealing the soil line along the foundation.
We often combine drainage work with pier, slab or crack repair so the same water problem does not cause new movement. You receive a written scope and an upfront quote before work begins.
Related Services
Drainage is often paired with slab foundation repair, foundation crack repair, foundation wall repair and crawl space repair. Start with a foundation inspection, or see our main foundation repair page.
Technician insight
Before we recommend a drain, we check the simple things first: slope, gutters, downspouts and leaks. Many drainage problems are solved without digging.
Foundation Drainage Services We Offer in Texas
✓French Drains
Perforated pipe in gravel that collects and carries water away from the foundation.
✓Regrading
Reshaping soil so it slopes away from the house.
✓Gutters and Downspouts
Gutters and downspout extensions that move roof water away from the foundation.
✓Surface and Sump Drains
Drains and pumps for low spots and areas where water collects.
Foundation Drainage Cost in TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| French drain (per linear foot) | $20–$60 | National estimate; depends on trenching and tie-in. |
| Regrading around the foundation | $500–$3,000 | National estimate; depends on area and soil. |
| Gutters and downspout extensions | $500–$2,500 | National estimate; depends on roof size. |
| Sump pump system | $1,000–$3,000 | National estimate; with discharge line. |
Ranges are national estimates. Call (214) 807-4840 for exact pricing for your home and location.
How it works
- 1
Drainage Walk-Through
We look at grading, gutters, downspouts, low spots, leaks and trees around the foundation.
- 2
Plan and Quote
You receive a written scope and price for the drainage fixes.
- 3
Installation
We regrade, install drains and gutters and tie them into a safe discharge point.
- 4
Final Check
We confirm water moves away from the foundation and review the work with you.
Pricing
National average estimates are shown for reference. Call us for exact pricing for your home and location.