1. Water Pooling in Your Yard

• If your yard has areas where water collects after rain and doesn’t drain quickly.

• A French drain can redirect that surface water to a more suitable location.

2. Water Seeping Into Your Basement or Crawlspace

• If you notice moisture or leaks in your basement, especially after rain.

• A French drain can intercept water before it reaches the foundation.

3. Foundation Drainage Issues

• When groundwater builds up around your foundation, it can cause pressure and eventual cracks.

• A French drain installed around the perimeter of the foundation (exterior or interior) helps relieve that pressure.

4. Soil Erosion

• If flowing water is washing away soil on slopes or near structures.

• A French drain can help redirect the flow and protect landscaping or buildings.

5. Soggy Lawn or Garden

• Poor soil drainage (like clay soil) that stays saturated and harms grass or plants.

• A French drain can improve soil conditions by lowering the water table.

6. Driveway or Sidewalk Flooding

• Water pooling or running alongside hardscape surfaces.

• A shallow French drain along the edge can help manage runoff.