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Drainage Contractors — Perimeter, French, Yard & Sump, BC

Drainage work moves water away from the building and off the property. On Lower Mainland lots — clay soils in Surrey, delta silt in Richmond and Delta, slopes in Coquitlam and Port Moody — the right system depends entirely on where the water comes from and where it can legally go.

Drainage services

Perimeter Drainage

Perimeter drainage installation, cleaning and repair contractors protecting foundations across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

French Drains

French drain and curtain drain contractors for wet yards, slopes and driveways across Lower Mainland BC.

Yard Drainage

Yard drainage contractors fixing standing water, soggy lawns and pooling patios across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Sump Pumps

Sump pump installation, replacement and battery backup contractors for Richmond, Delta and low-lying Lower Mainland properties.

Drainage work in the Lower Mainland

Steel trench drain grate carrying rainwater off a concrete driveway
Surface and trench drainage
Sump pump basin with discharge piping and a high-water alarm
Sump and pump systems
High-pressure jetting of a catch basin and storm line
Catch basin and line flushing

Drainage — before and after

Real examples of the problem and the finished result after the work is done.

Backyard lawn flooded with standing water after heavy rainbefore
The same backyard with a dry green lawn and a catch basin grate after drainage workafter
Standing water cleared from the yardCatch basins and a French drain carry rainfall away instead of pooling on the lawn.
Old clay perimeter drain tile collapsed and packed with roots and silt in a muddy trenchbefore
New perforated perimeter drain pipe in clean drain rock beside a waterproofed foundation wallafter
Failed drain tile replacedRoot-choked clay tile swapped for perforated pipe, filter fabric and clean drain rock.

How a working drainage system protects a home

Basement / crawlspaceRoof runoffDownspout leaderDrain rockPerimeter drainTo storm or sumpWaterproof membrane
Rain runs off the roof, into the leaders, down through drain rock to the perimeter drain, then out to the storm connection or sump — keeping water off the foundation wall.

Drainage — quick answer

Drainage work moves surface and groundwater away from a property using perimeter drains, French drains, yard and channel drains, catch basins and sump pumps. Which combination you need depends on soil type, lot slope and where the water is collecting.

Key facts

  • French drains handle groundwater; surface drains and catch basins handle rainfall runoff.
  • Sump pumps are essential on low-lying lots in Richmond, Delta and Pitt Meadows where gravity discharge is not possible.
  • Clay soils in Surrey and Langley drain slowly and often need grading corrections alongside piped drainage.
  • Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
  • Most requests are matched with a local contractor within one business day.
  • DRYHOMEBC is a quote-matching service and does not perform the work itself.
  • Residential, multi-family and commercial properties are all covered.

Drainage FAQs

What is drainage work?

Drainage work moves surface and groundwater away from a property using perimeter drains, French drains, yard and channel drains, catch basins and sump pumps. Which combination you need depends on soil type, lot slope and where the water is collecting.

How much does drainage cost in BC?

Drainage pricing in the Lower Mainland depends on the length of the run, excavation depth, site access and restoration. Contractors normally scope from a camera inspection or site visit first, then price by section. Quotes through DRYHOMEBC are free and carry no obligation.

Who does drainage work near me?

DRYHOMEBC covers 14 Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley cities: Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Send one request and it goes to contractors already working in your city.

What is included under drainage?

Drainage covers perimeter drainage, french drains, yard drainage, sump pumps. Each one is quoted separately, depending on what a camera inspection or site visit finds.

Managing a commercial or multi-family building?

Apartments, stratas, restaurants, parkades and industrial sites are scoped differently than houses. Jump straight to the property type you manage.

Commercial Buildings

Drain tile, drainage and waterproofing contractors for offices, mixed-use and commercial buildings across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Apartment Buildings

Perimeter drain replacement, waterproofing and site drainage for rental apartment buildings and multi-family properties in Metro Vancouver.

Condos & Strata Buildings

Contractors who work with strata councils and property managers on perimeter drainage, waterproofing and depreciation-report drainage items across BC.

Restaurants & Food Service

Drainage and waterproofing contractors for restaurants, cafés, breweries and commercial kitchens across the Lower Mainland.

Parking Garages & Parkades

Underground parkade drainage, trench drains, sump pump systems and slab waterproofing contractors across Metro Vancouver.

Retail & Shopping Centres

Storm drainage, catch basin and waterproofing contractors for retail plazas, strip malls and shopping centres in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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