Perimeter Drains & Waterproofing

Foundation Drainage Specialists

Victoria and Vancouver Island’s wet climate makes proper foundation drainage essential. Pacific Group Developments specializes in perimeter drain installation, repair, and basement waterproofing solutions that protect your home from water damage and foundation problems.

Our modern PVC drainage systems outlast old clay tiles and provide decades of reliable protection. We handle complete installations, failed system replacement, drain cleaning, waterproofing, French drains, and sump pump systems.

Understanding Wet Basement Problems

Older homes often have outdated drainage systems that fail over time. When clay or concrete drain tiles collapse, roots infiltrate, or systems clog, basements lose protection against flooding.

Common water sources: Surface water flowing down foundation walls, groundwater under hydrostatic pressure pushing through floors and cracks, storm or sanitary sewer backup from municipal systems, and failed perimeter drains that no longer function.

Modern Perimeter Drain Systems

A properly functioning perimeter drain is your home’s first defense against water damage. We install modern PVC drainage systems that outlast old clay and concrete tiles and provide decades of protection using 4-inch perforated PVC pipe (durable and root-resistant), filter fabric (prevents clogging), drainage rock (proper bedding), sump pump systems (mechanical backup for high water tables), and foundation waterproofing (complete moisture barriers).

Drain Cleaning & Maintenance

Our hydro jetting service effectively clears roots, sediment, and debris without damaging delicate drain tiles. High-pressure water removes stubborn blockages, is gentler than mechanical augers that can break old tiles, completely flushes sediment buildup, and provides cost-effective preventive maintenance that can postpone expensive replacement.

French Drains & Surface Water Control

French drains (curtain drains) intercept surface water and groundwater before reaching your foundation—solving standing water problems, redirecting uphill flow, managing wet landscaping areas, and addressing high water tables.

Simple surface drainage improvements prevent many basement problems: clean gutters to prevent overflow, slope ground away from foundation, add swales and catch basins to redirect water, and disconnect downspouts from foundation drains where possible.

Warning Signs You Need Drainage Work

Water stains on basement walls, musty odors or dampness, white mineral deposits on foundations, foundation cracks, pooling water near your foundation, wet or soggy yard areas, previous basement flooding, or water entering during heavy rain.

Why Older Systems Fail

Many older homes were built with clay or concrete drain tiles that fail after a few decades due to root infiltration breaking tiles, soil settlement disconnecting sections, corrosion deteriorating materials, frost damage from freeze-thaw cycles, and soil pressure crushing old drainage systems. Modern 4-inch PVC systems with filter cloth are more durable and longer-lasting than historical clay tile systems.

Protecting Your Investment

A properly installed perimeter drain system protects your home’s structural integrity, prevents basement flooding and foundation erosion, reduces humidity and mold risk, prevents foundation cracking, maintains property value, and provides peace of mind during heavy rain.

With over 30 years of Vancouver Island experience and specialty equipment designed for drainage work, we provide thorough, lasting solutions with minimal property disruption.