Install Downspout Drain Pipe
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Efficient use of a hole 
What happens here
Carefully place the chosen drain pipe, typically a white PVC pipe as shown, into the prepared and compacted trench. Ensure that the pipe is laid with a continuous downward slope away from the foundation to facilitate proper gravity drainage. Connect the new drain pipe directly to the house's existing downspout from the gutter system, securing it with appropriate fittings and sealants to create a watertight connection. The text overlay indicates this pipe might be routed 'through foundation', implying either a penetration through the foundation wall or running underneath the footing, depending on the specific site requirements. A black corrugated drain pipe is also visible in some shots, suggesting it may be used in conjunction for other drainage purposes or as an alternative for certain sections.
Goal: Establish the primary drainage path for downspout water.
Tools and materials
- Corrugated Drain Pipe — Potentially used for secondary drainage, as an alternative, or for the final run away from the house
- Drainage Fittings — Connecting pipe sections, adapting to downspouts, and creating turns (elbows, couplings, adapters)
- Level — Ensuring the pipe is laid with the correct and consistent slope
- Measuring Tape — Measuring pipe lengths and trench dimensions
- Pipe Cutter — Precisely cutting PVC pipes to the required lengths
- PVC Cement — Bonding PVC pipe sections and fittings together
- PVC Drain Pipe — The main conduit for draining water away from the foundation
- PVC Primer — Preparing PVC surfaces for optimal bonding with PVC cement
- Shovel — Adjusting the trench bed and moving small amounts of soil