The outdoor drainage carries the rain away from the house and the yard. The drains and the grading protect the foundation and the lawn.
The grading
The ground slopes away from the house to carry the water off. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the grading is the base.
The gutters
The downspouts and the extensions direct the roof water away. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the gutters are the roof drain.
The French drain
A French drain collects the water and carries it away in the gravel. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the drain is the channel.
The yard drains
The catch basins and the grates collect the pooling water. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the basins are the catch.
The dry well
A dry well lets the collected water soak into the ground. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the well is the soak.
The plan
The drainage plan moves the water from the high spots to the outlets. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Monica, the plan is the path.
The call
Fix the outdoor drainage. Call 888-217-3585 and Santa Monica Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Santa Monica pro for the plan.
Plumbing in Santa Monica: what to know
In Santa Monica, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Los Angeles County — from Los Angeles, Culver City and Beverly Hills to ZIP codes like 90401, 90403, 90405 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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