Prepare Drainage Connection Points and Excavation
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It’s all nice and pretty so long as you’re not encouraging water towards the back door!
What happens here
With the plan in place, prepare the necessary connection points for the new drainage system. This likely involves excavating trenches to connect to the house's existing perimeter footing drain, which is designed to collect water around the foundation. The video shows an existing drainage pipe where new connections will be made, and mentions these connections will lead to the house's sump pit. This step is critical for ensuring that any collected storm-water has a clear path away from the basement. Ensure that any exposed pipes (like the red ones shown) are correctly positioned for future connections.
Goal: Excavate and prepare the trenches and connection points for integrating new drainage with existing house systems.
Tools and materials
- Drainage Pipes — Connecting the new drainage system to the perimeter footing drain
- Geotextile Fabric — Lining trenches to prevent soil migration into gravel and pipes
- Level — Ensuring proper slope for drainage pipes
- Mini Excavator — Large-scale earth removal and trenching
- Shovels — Detailed excavation and shaping of trenches