Why Grand Junction homes need french drains
Grand Junction neighborhoods built on Mancos shale see some of the most aggressive soil movement in Colorado, especially where lawn irrigation keeps clay wet against the footing.
Expansive Grand Valley soils are hard on foundations. We handle settlement, bowing walls, and full foundation replacements across Grand Junction.
Key takeaways
- French Drains in Grand Junction covers installing buried perimeter drains that intercept groundwater and surface water and carry it away from the foundation.
- Local conditions matter: Grand Junction neighborhoods built on Mancos shale see some of the most aggressive soil movement in Colorado, especially where lawn irrigation keeps clay wet against the footing..
- Included in the job: exterior perimeter footing drains with filter fabric and washed rock; interior drain tile tied to a sump system; curtain drains for hillside and uphill runoff.
- Watch for standing water or soggy ground next to the foundation, water entering at the floor-wall joint, sump pump running constantly or not at all — those are the signs we look for first.
- We cover 81501, 81503, 81504, 81505, 81506, 81507 and the rest of Mesa County, about 60 miles west from our Rifle shop.
- Free on-site inspection, written fixed price, manufacturer warranty plus at least a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
Signs you need french drains in Grand Junction
- Standing water or soggy ground next to the foundation
- Water entering at the floor-wall joint
- Sump pump running constantly or not at all
- Erosion channels or mulch washing out along the house
Ready to put your home back on solid ground?
Free on-site inspection, written fixed price, and warrantied work by our own crews.
What our french drains work includes
- Exterior perimeter footing drains with filter fabric and washed rock
- Interior drain tile tied to a sump system
- Curtain drains for hillside and uphill runoff
- Sump pumps with battery backup
- Downspout and surface water routing
Where we work around Grand Junction
We provide french drains in 81501, 81503, 81504, 81505, 81506, 81507 and across Mesa County, including Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, Loma, Mack.
