French Drains Melbourne

Fix your backyard drainage issues with French Drains

Has your lawn become more of a lake? Then it’s time to look into drainage for your backyard and one of the most effective solutions for draining excess water away is french drains. Not only will your garden be looking impeccable again, without the sogginess, but suitable drainage also protects the foundations of your property by removing groundwater. 

French drains are simple, efficient and cost effective. Maintenance Plumbing Melbourne have been successfully installing drainage systems for homeowners in Melbourne for over 10 years and our team of licensed plumbers are here to help.

What are French Drains

French drains are installed to collect surface water and groundwater and to direct it away from the foundation of your property. They are a channel drain system that collects water down the full length of the drain, as opposed to just being limited to a specific area.

A trench is created and traditionally, stones or gravel laid at the base and the water travelled along the trench. Nowadays, french drains are made with a perforated pipe at the base to increase the volume of water that can pass through and covered in water permeable fabric and enclosed with layers of stones or gravel. As gravity causes the water to travel downhill, and it will always take the path of least resistance, it permeates down through the stones into the pipe where it can flow to a stormwater system.

It is possible to cover the french drain with turf so it is not even visible to the eye; transforming your backyard from a soggy bog, to a beautiful lawn once again.

French drain systems can be used to:

• Drain water away from the foundations
• Eradicate pooling surface water
• Alleviate groundwater pressure on retaining walls
• Discharge sewage from septic tanks

How are MPM French Drains Installed?

#1 - We will view your property and ascertain the specifics for installing french drains

#2 - Dig the trench at necessary depth (shallow for rainwater, deep for groundwater)

#3 - Line the trench with landscaping fabric

#4 - Insert gravel and perforated pipe into the trench

#5 - Wrap the drain with landscaping fabric

It’s as simple as that! The benefits of french drains are impressive, as you will see after the first rainfall post installation. 

This is a general description of the process and it may vary from site to site.

Why call MPM Plumbers for your French Drains?

MPM Plumbers tradesmen are all fully qualified and insured. We offer same-day service and a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you can be assured that you will be getting the best possible service. We have no hidden costs involved and will be on time, everytime!

MPM Plumbing are your local french drain specialists so, if you would like to book our plumbers to install french drains or simply speak to one of our friendly team, call us on 0485 800 305 or complete the online enquiry form and we’ll be in touch.