Burying downspouts moves roof runoff away from your foundation and eliminates the tripping hazard and mowing obstacle of above-ground extensions. We plan pipe slope and discharge point so drainage actually works.
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Above-ground downspout extensions work, but they're a tripping hazard, get in the way of mowing, and rarely look good. Burying them routes the same water underground to a proper discharge point away from your foundation.
Burying downspouts moves roof runoff further from your foundation than a short above-ground extension typically reaches, which reduces the risk of water infiltrating your basement or crawl space. It also eliminates the erosion channel that forms where an above-ground extension dumps water in the same spot repeatedly, and clears the extension itself as an obstacle in your yard.
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We excavate a trench from each downspout to the chosen discharge point, maintaining a consistent slope so water flows by gravity rather than pooling in the pipe. We connect solid PVC pipe at the downspout and typically switch to perforated pipe further out if the design calls for a dry well or French drain discharge, then backfill and restore the area above.
The discharge point matters as much as the burial itself — water needs to exit somewhere that won't just create a new problem, like a low spot in your yard or a neighbor's property line. Common discharge options include daylighting to a lower grade point, a pop-up emitter, or tying into a dry well, depending on your yard's layout and where water naturally needs to go.
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Before digging, we check your yard's grade, existing landscaping, and any underground utilities in the path of the trench, since hitting a utility line mid-project causes real delays and cost. We'll also confirm the discharge point works with your yard's natural drainage so the water actually goes somewhere useful instead of creating a new wet spot.
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Burying downspouts is a small project with a real impact on your foundation's long-term health, and it's worth getting the slope and discharge point right the first time. Our crews handle the excavation, piping, and site restoration as part of one visit, so you're not left with an unfinished trench or a drainage system that doesn't actually work.
Ready to take the next step in enhancing your landscape? Requesting a quote from CJS Landscape is simple and hassle-free. We're here to provide transparent pricing and guide you through the process. Reach out to us today, and let's embark on a journey to elevate your property with our burying downspouts services.
Burying downspouts moves water further away from your foundation, reduces erosion and pooling near the house, and keeps the yard looking cleaner without exposed extensions.
Yes, when installed with the correct pipe slope and a proper discharge point, buried downspout systems drain just as effectively as above-ground extensions.
Most residential downspout burial projects can be completed in a day or two, depending on the number of downspouts and the distance to the discharge point.
Proper pipe depth and slope help minimize freezing and clogging, and we design each system to handle Wisconsin's winter conditions.
