French Drains in
Indiana and Michigan

French Drain in Greater Hobart, Portage,
South Bend, and Valparaiso, IN

Nova Basement Systems installs a state-of-the-art French drain (aka drain tile) system called WaterGuard - a patented product only available through Basement Systems dealers.

What makes WaterGuard in IN much more effective than a basic French drain or drain tile system is its design. WaterGuard is specially engineered to sit on the basement footing, keeping it up out of the dirt and mud (the Mud Zone) and making it highly resistant to clogging. A special flange also makes a clean edge at the basement wall and prevents dirt and debris from falling into the system.

Our service area includes: South Bend, Michigan City, Charleston, Mishawaka, Elkhart and surrounding areas. Call or contact us online for the best French Drain waterproofing system available. We offer free French drain quotes and inspections in IN.

History of French Drains in Indiana and Michigan

Drain tile and French drain first started to be used in basement waterproofing projects in the 1920s. Originally designed with clay tile, French drain and drain tile was designed by Henry French. Given the time, this was an excellent solution. Today, this drainage system lives on, and is generally made out of large, round plastic piping. However, since the 1990s, a more effective alternative has been developed - the WaterGuard drainage channel system.

French drain systems are usually designed with PVC pipe that is perforated and installed along the interior perimeter of the foundation, or along the exterior as the home is built. Laid underneath the basement floor, it drains water to a gravity drain (uncommon) or to a sump pump (very common).

All over , Nova Basement Systems has pulled out many clogged, French drain and drain tile waterproofing systems.

In Indiana - especially in South Bend, Michigan City, Charleston, Mishawaka, Elkhart and surrounding areas - homeowners with wet basements find themselves continually frustrated with failing French drains that lead to flooded basements (another clogged drain tile pipe shown right).

Let Nova Basement Systems solve your wet basement problem once and for all - and we supply a written, transferable lifetime warranty on our waterproofing system.

For a free inspection and estimate on the state-of-the-art WaterGuard French drain or drain tile system in IN, call 1-800-668-2026 or contact us online.

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