French Drain Systems for Macon, Savannah, Warner Robins, and Statesboro Basements

Dry Basement Solutions by Certified Waterproofing Contractors throughout GA & SC

Different problems call for different tools to fix them. In the same way that we wouldn't use a hammer to pound in a screw, we wouldn't use generic piping to waterproof a basement.

At Lowcountry Basement Systems, we have the drainage solution you need to create dry, usable space in your basement or crawl space. We have specialized basement drain systems that we customize for your unique problem -- no matter what that problem may be. For a free basement waterproofing quote, call or e-mail us today! Our installations take 1-2 days.

We provide solutions for wet basements in Georgia and South Carolina areas such as Warner Robins, Macon, Savannah, Beaufort, Statesboro, Hilton Head Island, Hinesville, Walterboro, Jesup, Saint Marys.

waterproof wood laminate basement flooring

The WaterGuard Drainage System

Illustration of an exterior French drain system installed around the perimeter of a home

Our most popular drainage system, WaterGuard is the ideal solution for most basement waterproofing applications.

Unlike old-fashioned drain tile systems installed on the outside of the home, WaterGuard is installed just underneath the perimeter edge of the basement floor.

WaterGuard Specifications

Includes wall flange with 3/8" opening to collect water from walls -- There's no gap on the basement floor to let humidity into the space or to collect debris
Able to waterproof concrete block foundation walls -- Weep holes are drilled at the bottom of the blocks to drain the hollow cavities.
Will not clog with mud -- The system sits on top of the footing, away from the "mud zone" underneath your floor. Water is collected without the risk of clogs that would halt your system.

DryTrak Monolithic Floor Drain

As a baseboard drainage system, DryTrak installs above the floor and along the inside perimeter of the basement.

If you have a monolithic foundation, meaning that your floor and footing were poured as one piece, this is the only drainage system that's appropriate. DryTrak is also perfect for other applications when jackhammering the floor is not an option-- in basements with radiant heat, for example.

DryTrak Specifications

Installs without jackhammering a drain channel -- Your monolithic floor (and your foundation footing) will not be damaged during installation.
Able to waterproof concrete block foundation walls -- As with WaterGuard, weep holes are drilled at the bottom of the block to drain cavities.
Will not collect mud or debris -- As a sealed basement drain that is placed on top of your basement floor and against the wall, there is no opening for debris to collect in the system from the basement floor.

Other Drainage Systems

Along with our WaterGuard and DryTrak systems, we offer all of the following specialized drainage systems:

French drain for crawl space waterproofing

SmartPipe:
Crawl Space Drainage

grated French drain system for wateproofing entryways

TrenchDrain:
Grated Basement Drain

French drain with large openings to prevent clogging from iron ochre

WaterGuard IOS:
Iron Ochre System

wall flange designed to direct water to a French drain system

FlowGuard:
Thin Floor System

SmartPipe

Perfect for the crawl space environment, this plastic piping system is designed to be installed in a drainage swale running along the perimeter.

Combined with a crawl space vapor barrier and sump pump, it will direct water underneath the plastic barrier to the sump pump, where the water is discharged from your home.

The SmartPipe system is the first custom-engineered crawl space drain on the market. With five perforated rows of drainage holes and a clog-resistant filter fabric, it's a cost-effective and long-lasting way to keep your space dry for the long haul.

crawl space drain system installed in Claxton

Trench Drain

Many homeowners have concerns with water flowing in through exterior doorways, stairways, and garage door openings. A normal drainage system cannot address this problem.

For these situations, we recommend the TrenchDrain drain channel and grating system. This is specifically designed to intercept water at doorways and similar openings and direct it to your sump pump.

TrenchDrain resembles half of a piping system with a grate fitted snugly on top. The grate is flush with or slightly below the floor, where it can catch water entering from the outside.

grated basement drain system for the end of stair cases that leak

WaterGuard IOS

In some rare cases, homeowners with high iron levels in their water will experience a thick, reddish-orange substance oozing through when the basement floods.

This material is called "iron ochre", and it comes from both bacterial origins and from chemical reactions in the soil. It can easily clog your drainage system and stain your concrete, as well as anything else it touches.

WaterGuard: Iron Ochre System (IOS) is the answer for homeowners with iron ochre in their ground water. This drain is specifically designed with wide openings and a completely removable lid that will help your system avoid clogging and provide clear access for maintenance.

Our IOS system address iron ochre issues for basement drainage in places like Claxton

FlowGuard

Installing a drainage system along the footing is the way to go with most perimeter weeping tile systems. However, when basement floors are very thin, it may be impossible to "hide" a normal drain under the floor in this way.

For homeowners with very thin basement floors, we recommend FlowGuard, along with a drain installed in front of the footing.

FlowGuard will collect water from the wall/floor joint, as well as the basement walls. It then directs it to a drain that's placed in front of your foundation footer and underneath the floor. It's the best of both worlds for an unusual situation.

below foundation slab drain system for installing a French drain in Claxton

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Coastal Georgia & South Carolina Service Area

Foundation Repair and Basement Wateproofing in Coastal Georgia and Southern So. Carolina.
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Areas we serve:

Cities in Bibb County, GA
Lizella
Macon

Cities in Bryan County, GA
Ellabell
Pembroke
Richmond Hill

Cities in Bulloch County, GA
Brooklet
Portal
Register
Statesboro

Cities in Burke County, GA
Midville

Cities in Camden County, GA
Kings Bay
Kingsland
Saint Marys
Waverly
White Oak
Woodbine

Cities in Candler County, GA
Metter

Cities in Chatham County, GA
Bloomingdale
Pooler
Savannah
Tybee Island
Garden City

Cities in Effingham County, GA
Clyo
Eden
Guyton
Meldrim
Rincon
Springfield

Cities in Emanuel County, GA
Adrian
Garfield
Swainsboro
Twin City

Cities in Evans County, GA
Claxton

Cities in Glynn County, GA
Saint Simons Island
Brunswick
Jekyll Island
Sea Island

Cities in Houston County, GA
Bonaire
Centerville
Kathleen
Warner Robins

Cities in Jenkins County, GA
Millen
Perkins

Cities in Johnson County, GA
Kite
Wrightsville

Cities in Liberty County, GA
Allenhurst
Fleming
Fort Stewart
Hinesville
Midway
Riceboro
Walthourville

Cities in Long County, GA
Ludowici

Cities in Mcintosh County, GA
Crescent
Darien
Meridian
Sapelo Island
Townsend

Cities in Montgomery County, GA
Ailey
Mount Vernon
Tarrytown
Uvalda

Cities in Screven County, GA
Newington
Rocky Ford
Sylvania

Cities in Tattnall County, GA
Cobbtown
Collins
Glennville
Manassas
Reidsville

Cities in Toombs County, GA
Lyons
Vidalia

Cities in Treutlen County, GA
Soperton

Cities in Twiggs County, GA
Danville
Dry Branch
Jeffersonville

Cities in Wayne County, GA
Jesup
Odum

Cities in Wilkinson County, GA
Irwinton
Mc Intyre
Toomsboro

Cities in Allendale County, SC
Allendale
Fairfax
Martin
Sycamore
Ulmer

Cities in Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg
Denmark
Ehrhardt
Olar

Cities in Beaufort County, SC
Beaufort
Bluffton
Dale
Daufuskie Island
Hilton Head Island
Ladys Island
Lobeco
Okatie
Port Royal
Saint Helena Island
Seabrook
Sheldon
Spring Island
Bay Point Island
Cane Island
Cat Island
Coosaw Island
Dataw Island
Distant Island
Fripp Island
Gibbes Island
Harbor Island
Hunting Island
Morgan Island
Parris Island
Port Royal Island
Pritchards Island
Saint Phillips Island

Cities in Colleton County, SC
Canadys
Cottageville
Edisto Island
Green Pond
Islandton
Jacksonboro
Lodge
Round O
Ruffin
Smoaks
Walterboro
Williams

Cities in Hampton County, SC
Brunson
Crocketville
Early Branch
Estill
Furman
Garnett
Gifford
Hampton
Luray
Miley
Scotia
Varnville
Yemassee

Cities in Jasper County, SC
Hardeeville

Cities in Chatham County, SC
Little Tybee Island
Cockspur Island
Wilmington Island
Whitemarsh Island
Oatland Island
Skidaway Island
Isle Of Hope
Dutch Island
Burnside Island
Ossabaw Island
Port Wentworth
Thunderbolt
Vernonburg
Georgetown
Pin Point
White Bluff

Cities in Mcintosh County, SC
Blackbeard Island
Eulonia
Valona

Cities in Liberty County, SC
Saint Catherines Island
Hampton Island
Isle Of Wright
Sunbury
Gumbranch

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Plastic Liner Fix Attempt

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Wow! Where to begin? This homeowner tried to fix the moisture problem through the use of a plastic floor liner. As you can see the water problem and humidity are still an issue because the whole problem wasn't addressed. The after shot shows the addition of a CleanSpace liner, which is anti-microbal i.e. won't grow mold, as part of a system including our SuperSump or TripleSafe sump pumps and our SaniDry line of dehumidifiers. Our system solved the problem and left a happy home owner with a healthier home!
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Falling insulation can cause other problems besides cluttering up your crawl space. In these pictures you can see that the insulation actually pulled down a junction box creating a fire and electrical hazard. Also note the white powder on the joists. Yep you guessed it, that's mold! We were able to correct the problems through insulation removal and the instalation of a CleanSpace System.
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These pictures show the mold growth that can occur on the bottom of floor joists. Note how the joist looks after mold removal.
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Brunswick Georgia CleanSpace Project 1

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Claxton Georgia CleanSpace

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These are the pictures from our recent CleanSpace installation in Claxton Georgia. Notice how much cleaner and brighter the space is?
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Flooded Crawl Space Before and After

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This Savannah, Georgia crawl space suffered from flooding issues, which also led to structural decay of the support piers. The Lowcountry Basement Team installed the CleanSpace system and SmartJacks to create a dry and stable home again.
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Crawl Space mold

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These photos show what the warm and moist environment in your crawl space can do plus a few duct leaks. Add it all together and you have mold. Our CleanSpace system and SaniDry Dehumidifiers can solve this problem and leave you with a CleanSpace that's healthy and mold free!

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