Drainage & Stormwater

    Below-Grade Drainage Care

    Foundation drains, French drains, sump pumps, yard grading, and stormwater compliance — the system that keeps water out of your basement before the storm.

    What Drainage Care Covers

    Most DMV basement floods don't come from a broken pipe — they come from a clogged perimeter drain that no one inspected for a decade.

    Foundation & French Drains

    Annual cleanout of foundation perimeter drains, French drains, and exterior catch basins — the #1 cause of basement water intrusion in DMV homes.

    Yard Drainage & Swales

    Grading and swale inspection. Pooling, erosion, and saturation patterns flagged before they undermine landscaping or hardscape.

    Sump Pump + Battery Backup

    Operational test plus discharge line verification. Battery backup units load-tested annually — most fail silently between storms.

    Stormwater Compliance

    Coordinate Montgomery & Fairfax stormwater inspections, document compliance with HOA easements, and track grading certifications for sale.

    Annual Drainage Checklist

    Every drainage visit includes these inspections, photo-documented in your Digital Home Twin.

    • Foundation drain cleanout (full perimeter)
    • French drain hydro-jet (as needed)
    • Catch basin and surface drain clearing
    • Sump pump operational test under simulated load
    • Battery backup discharge test (Steward and above)
    • Yard grading and swale photo survey
    • Downspout extension and splash block check
    • Discharge point verification (no recirculation)
    • Sewer lateral camera scope (Superintendent add-on)
    • Stormwater easement and HOA compliance review

    The Cost of a Single Basement Flood

    DMV finished-basement water remediation averages $8,000–$25,000. Most claims are denied or reduced when the carrier finds no documentation of drainage maintenance. Annual care costs less than a single deductible.

    Protect Your Basement

    Drainage FAQs

    Stop the Next Basement Flood

    Drainage care is included in Steward and above. Add-on available for Essential at $39/mo.

    Drainage system care by membership tier

    Same flat price across tiers — +$39/mo. The difference is which tier already includes it.

    Essential
    Add-on+$39/mo
    Steward
    Included
    Superintendent
    Included
    Estate
    Included

    Coverage source: canonical add-on catalog. See the full add-on matrix on the Pricing page.

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