Serving Naperville, Chicago, Aurora and beyond
Serving Naperville, Chicago, Aurora and beyond
Interior French Drains
Water in your basement can lead to mold, structural issues, and costly repairs. An interior French drain system collects the water and safely removes it, preventing water damage and keeping your basement dry and usable. At Chicago Basement Systems, we design and install custom interior drainage solutions for homes in Naperville, Chicago, Aurora, and surrounding areas in Illinois & Indiana.
Contact us today to schedule a free estimate for interior French drain installation in Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana.
A French drain (also called drain tile, weeping tile, or perimeter drain) is a system that includes a perforated pipe and drainage stone that collects water and redirects it away from your foundation. While many people think of an exterior French drain, Chicago Basement Systems installs interior French drains, which are less invasive, easier to maintain, and highly effective at keeping basements dry.
At Chicago Basement Systems, no two basements are alike. That's why we offer a full range of patented interior drainage systems. For most homes, we recommend our WaterGuard® sub-floor drainage system. Other systems are available for specialized situations.
For a typical basement, our WaterGuard® system is the ideal choice for waterproofing. This French drain collects water that seeps through basement walls and drains it to your sump pump.
WaterGuard® is designed to be installed below the floor slab on top of the foundation footing. The sub-floor drainage system is installed with minimal invasion of the slab, and all concrete is restored after installation.
If your house has a monolithic foundation — or a foundation that comes with the floor and footing as one piece — we use our DryTrak® system. This system installs over the top of the floor, eliminating the need for excessive excavation.
Sometimes the concrete floor in a basement is too thin for a drain to be installed on top of the footer — we address this challenge with our FlowGuard® system. This system is designed to sit in front of the footing in a bed of drainage stone. After installation, the concrete floor is restored over the drain.
If iron bacteria is present in your water, it will create a gelatinous, rust-colored substance known as iron ochre. This material is notorious for smelling terrible, staining everything it touches, and clogging drainage systems. Our experts tackle this rare problem with our WaterGuard® IOS Basement Drain.
This product is a modified version of our WaterGuard® system that includes an extra-wide drain channel, larger drainage openings, and a removable lid to allow for easy maintenance if clogged. This system will protect your home from iron ochre while helping prevent any water from seeping into your basement.
For many homeowners, preventing flooding from an outer entryway such as a hatchway, garage door, or doorway is a priority. In this case, we use the TrenchDrain™ Grated Drain Pipe to span the opening and prevent water from flowing into your basement. The grated opening of this system is designed to accept water from the floor, where it's then redirected to your perimeter drain and your sump pump.
Trench drains have the unintended consequence of allowing air from drainage channels and the ground into the home. This air may contain hazardous radon gas, a naturally occurring radioactive gas. TrenchLock™ is an insert that can be installed in an existing trench drain to allow water down without allowing unwanted ground air to come up and enter your home.
Yes, interior foundation drainage systems address the most common causes of basement water problems, including hydrostatic pressure and wall/floor joint leaks. This system keeps basements dry without the need for exterior excavation.
With proper installation and maintenance, our patented systems provide long-term protection. The WaterGuard® system is backed by a lifetime transferable warranty, giving added confidence and value for your home.
The cost of installing an interior waterproofing system depends on your basement size, foundation type, and water issues. During a free estimate, our basement waterproofing professional will provide you with a customized quote.
Collected water is directed to a sump pump, which safely discharges it away from your foundation.
Interior French drains are installed inside the basement along the perimeter. They collect water at the floor/wall joint, wall cracks, and beneath the slab and direct it to a sump pump. Interior drains are less invasive, easier to maintain, and effective year-round.
Exterior French drains are installed outside the home and redirect water before it reaches the foundation. They may be necessary for severe grading problems or foundation wall issues but require more excavation and can disrupt landscaping.
Protect your home from basement water damage. Contact Chicago Basement Systems for a free estimate for basement drainage system installation in Naperville, Chicago, Aurora, Mokena, Shorewood, Bolingbrook, Kankakee, Joliet, Cedar Lake, Crown Point, or nearby in Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana. Call 1-833-725-8400 now or fill out our online request form!
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