Channel Away Excess Water With Ease
North Texas is no stranger to extreme weather. From high winds to tornadoes, hailstorms and torrential rain, we see it all in Dallas. At G.L. Hunt Foundation Repair, we can help protect your home from the damage caused when the skies open up and the rain won’t stop.
Your home is your biggest investment, and its foundation is key to maintaining structural integrity, strength and longevity. G.L. Hunt has helped homeowners in the Dallas area with drainage services and gutter needs since 1987. We’re family-owned and operated – and can’t wait to add you to our family of homeowners.
Common Signs Of Drainage Issues
The first part of knowing whether you have drainage issues around your home is spotting the signs of a problem. Many of these problems happen in your crawl space, but some will also be visible in the yard.
- Extra humidity in your crawl space
- Water puddles in your crawl space
- Mold growths in your crawl space
- Soggy ground around your home’s exterior
- Floors starting to warp inside your home
If your home needs better drainage, contact G.L. Hunt Foundation Repair today. We offer several different drainage solution options for homeowners in DFW.
Foundation Drainage Services
Your home’s foundation is especially susceptible to damage from excess water and flooding. When water accumulates on your property, it can seep into or under your foundation, causing many problems.
One of the protection options G.L. Hunt offers Dallas homeowners is called foundation pipes.
These are pipes installed beneath the foundation to collect groundwater and redirect it away from that area, which prevents the water from seeping into the foundation, crawl space or even your home.
Foundation pipes typically work in tandem with a sump pump to divert that water to a storm sewer or into the edges of your lawn.
If your crawl space doesn’t yet have a sump pump, contact G.L. Hunt today. We handle sump pump installations for both homeowners and commercial properties in Dallas.
Surface Drains
Surface drain installation helps solve a common problem homeowners in Dallas face — standing water on flat surfaces that starts to accumulate near your home. This type of drain first requires digging a 9 by 9-inch or 12 by 12-inch canal and installing a PVC pipe to carry the water away from your home.
This way, the water is gone before it starts to seep through the soil and possibly reach your foundation.
You have several companies to choose from when it comes to Dallas surface drain installation services. Make sure you go with G.L. Hunt so you know the job will be done correctly and on time.
French Drain Installation
Another popular drainage option for Dallas homeowners is a French drain.
This name is a bit of a misnomer — these systems aren’t from France. They’re named after the man who invented them, Henry Flagg French.
A French drain is a trench dug near your exterior walls wide enough to house a sloped, perforated pipe. The pipe collects the excess water from the soil and removes it from the area.
The type of French drain Dallas homeowners have installed is typically covered up with rock or gravel that can become part of the landscape design.
Don’t trust just any company to protect your home. G.L. Hunt Foundation Repair is the team of experts in French drain installation Dallas homeowners have counted on year after year for over three decades.
Gutter Services In Dallas
Some of the unsung heroes in protecting your foundation and your home’s strength are the gutters along your roof. G.L. Hunt handles new gutter installation in Dallas and gutter repair services, ensuring your home remains protected from water damage.
What do gutters do for your home? For starters, they quickly transition rainwater from your roof away from the exterior of your home. This prevents flooding or standing water near the walls, which keeps that water from seeping into the ground and near your foundation. Gutters also prevent soil erosion, mold growth and decay of structural beams.
Invest In Superior Drainage Solutions Now
Whether you need drainage or gutter services in Dallas, trust the professionals at G.L. Hunt Foundation Repair. We’ve helped protect Dallas homes for more than three decades. Contact us today to set up an appointment and free estimate.
