- Exterior French Drain — 32 linear ft along the front of the homeA 4 in. corrugated perforated pipe in a cloth sleeve, set in #57 gravel along the outside of the foundation, graded so ground water is carried away from the wall instead of standing against it.
Scope: install a 32 linear ft exterior french drain along the front of the home — 4 in. perforated pipe in a cloth sleeve set in #57 gravel along the outside of the foundation, graded to carry ground water away from the wall.
Notes: the drain is exterior and gravity fed — no pumps. Ground settles where it is disturbed; final grading and grass are the owner's to finish. Contractor is not responsible for damage caused inside the home while working on the exterior. Optional: if your neighbor has his portion of the drain done and connected so the line is continuous, his portion would be $1,332 — quoted separately, not part of the total above.
Warranty: 12 months workmanship on the work performed; 12 months on the drainage system.
Not included: any crawlspace work — no vapor barrier, no encapsulation and no dehumidifier; no sump pump or any pumped system; no electrical work; no structural repair to the house; no interior trench drain; no gutter or downspout work; any repair to driveway, concrete, paint or finish surfaces; any work on the neighbor's property; any work not listed in the scope above.
Payment: Total Project Cost $1,375.04 · Deposit to schedule $687.52 · Final payment $687.52.
Validity: valid until 10/02/2026.
