french drains
french drains
French Drain Installation in the Pittsburgh Area
If you're dealing with standing water, soggy yards, or basement leaks, a professionally installed French drain can provide the drainage solution you need.
At Stout Contracting LLC, we offer expert French drain installation in the Pittsburgh area, helping homeowners and property managers protect their investments with reliable water management systems.
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench that includes a perforated pipe designed to redirect surface water and groundwater away from your home or problem areas. It’s a simple but highly effective solution for:
Flooded yards or driveways
Water pooling around foundations
Basement water intrusion
Drainage around retaining walls or patios
Erosion control on sloped properties
What Is a French Drain?
Benefits of Installing a French Drain
Prevents water damage to your home or foundation
Protects landscaping, patios, and walkways
Helps reduce basement moisture and mold risk
Low-maintenance and long-lasting drainage solution
Improves property value and functionality
french drain services
We tailor every French drain system to the unique needs of your property. Whether you’re adding a French drain to a new build or retrofitting an existing property, our team ensures a clean, professional installation with lasting results. Our services include:
site assessment & planning
Every project starts with a thorough evaluation of your property’s layout, slope, and drainage issues. We’ll identify where water is coming from and determine the best placement for your French drain to ensure maximum effectiveness.
excavation & trenching
Using the right equipment and careful techniques, we excavate a trench at the proper depth and gradient. This step is crucial for ensuring water flows smoothly away from your home or problem areas.
installation of drain pipe & gravel backfill
We lay high-quality, perforated piping along the trench base and surround it with drainage gravel to create a durable, free-flowing system. This combination filters out debris while allowing water to move efficiently through the pipe.
complete surface restoration once completed
Once the drain is in place, we restore the surface—whether that’s soil, grass, mulch, or stone—to leave your yard looking clean and professional. We always leave your property better than we found it.
FAQs
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If you notice water pooling in your yard, along your foundation, or leaking into your basement, a French drain may be the right solution. We offer free assessments to determine the best approach.
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Most residential French drain systems can be installed in 1–2 days, depending on the size and complexity of the project.
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We work carefully to minimize disruption. After installation, we restore the surface as close to its original condition as possible.
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Not much! They’re designed to be low-maintenance, but occasional checks or cleanouts may be needed if there's heavy debris or root growth nearby.
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Yes—we’re based in Rostraver Township and proudly install French drains across the Pittsburgh area and nearby communities.
Request an estimate
At Stout Contracting LLC, we’re committed to delivering top-tier concrete and excavation services at competitive prices.
Whether you need retaining walls, stamped concrete, French drains, or land clearing, our team is ready to provide you with a no-obligation, free estimate.