Does this sound like your yard?
- Washed-out soil or holes under downspouts
- Mulch and rock scattered after every storm
- Water pooling against the foundation
- Splash stains or mildew on lower walls
- Soggy beds right below the gutters
- Plastic splash blocks that keep getting moved
- Homes with gutters and washouts below them
- Beds that flood next to the house
- A first step before a bigger drainage system
- Tying into new French drains or dry wells
How buried downspout extensions work
We connect each downspout to solid pipe buried in a shallow trench, sloped so the water keeps moving. The line ends at a pop-up emitter in the lawn that opens when water flows and closes when it stops, or it ties into a French drain or dry well. Nothing sits on the ground to trip over or mow around.
Four steps. No runaround.
Straight answers about downspout extensions.
What’s a pop-up emitter?
It’s a small cap at the end of the buried pipe that pops open when water pushes through and drops closed when it’s dry, so it sits flush with the lawn.
Can extensions connect to a French drain?
Yes. We often connect downspouts to a French drain or dry well as part of a complete plan, so roof water and yard water leave together.
How far away should the water go?
Far enough that it won’t run back toward the house. The right spot depends on your yard’s slope, and we’ll pick it during your free estimate.
Is this a good place to start?
Often, yes. Roof runoff is a common cause of water problems next to the house, and extensions are usually one of the simplest fixes to try first.
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