A French drain is an underground system that diverts excess water from a yard or basement. It consists of a sloped trench, ...

Installing a French drain involves marking the drain's location, digging a trench, laying landscape fabric, and installing a catch basin and perforated pipe. The cost of installing a French drain ...

The French drainage system requires a sloped, perforated plastic pipe, gravel, and landscape fabric. French drain pipes are excellent for collecting runoff from a slope, gutter system, or a problem ...