Perimeter drainage service in Vancouver.

Maybe (but probably yes). Having a modern perimeter drainage system means that – in your insurance company’s eyes – you’ve taken steps to lower your risk of claiming flood damage. In turn, there’s a good chance that you’ll be rewarded with a lower premium.

There are four key signs to look out for:

1. Seepage around basement baseboards
2. Puddles or wet spots in your basement or crawl space
3. Moisture or water stains on the walls/ceiling of your basement or crawl space
4. Pooling around your home’s foundation

Drain tiles were originally clay pipes used to protect farmland from flooding. The sections of land where the pipes were installed were considered “tiled” because of the clay, and eventually the system simply became known as “drain tile”.

While there are some differences – French drain, for example, often drains directly into the yard – these terms all refer to the same thing: a system of pipes around the foundation of your home that keeps excess water out of your basement and crawlspace.