How drainage systems protect your home

Drainage systems are an essential part of residential homes and commercial properties in Victoria, BC. But why? This question might seem obvious for people who've been living in Victoria for many years, but if you just bought a home here you might be wondering what the big deal is about.

The truth is, Victoria sees a lot of rain. Lately we've been having dry summers, but this typically means more storms and flooding in the winter. Because of Victoria's rainfall, drainage systems are a must to protect your home.

Drainage systems protect your home by creating drains for the rainfall to accumulate. These drains take surface water underground, preventing swamping in your lawn, and take the subterranean water through pipes away from your home's foundation. In parts of the world where rain isn't a factor, drainage systems aren't as common. But in Victoria they're necessary to prevent basement flooding and lawn pooling.

If your home doesn't have a drainage system, or if the drains are clogged and the system can't work correctly, heavy rainfall will pool in your lawn and there will be nothing to stop if from seeping toward your home's foundation. If you have cracks in your foundation, the water will gradually leak into your basement and subfloor crawl spaces.

Properly placed storm drains can also prevent rainfall from pooling in your driveway and garden. Water is one of the strongest forces of disaster in the world. Without drain pipes leading water away from your foundation, you also run the risk of soil erosion. With a quality drainage system built by RainTek, you can sleep soundly during the stormy season knowing your home's foundation is dry and safe from water erosion.

If you wish to learn more about how a drainage system can protect your home, feel free to call us and speak with a Victoria drainage expert. We're excited to take your call.