While gutters are meant to draw water off of your roof to prevent pooling and mold, underground drainage solutions are meant to draw groundwater away from your house, to prevent it from getting into your foundation through cracks in your floors or basement walls. If it does, it will do much the same as rainwater left on your roof: encourage mold growth and cause damage to your home.
You may want to consider underground drainage if you live in an area that gets a lot of rainfall, and especially if you have a basement to worry about. If you regularly experience pooling in your floors or basement, this is another sign that you may have problems with groundwater pooling which could be solved by underground drainage.
Underground drains have a lot of great benefits, including a subtle, hidden design that is far less noticeable than gutters. They are also incredibly low maintenance; although they occasionally experience blockages, and because they are underground, underground drains are less susceptible to the falling leaves and twigs that often cause problems in roof gutters.
There are, of course, some drawbacks to consider with underground drainage. The cost is usually quite high, and while they are rarely clogged, fixing them when they do clog can be costly as well. If your home is in a location where water naturally drains away from the foundation, such as a slope, then underground drains may be unnecessary.
If you are unsure about whether or not you need underground drainage, give us a call and we will work with you to come up with a plan that works the best for your property.
