Drainage System

Effective drainage systems are the unsung heroes protecting your foundation and masonry from water damage, directing thousands of gallons of annual precipitation away from vulnerable building materials. In Ontario, managing spring snowmelt, summer storms, and fall rains requires comprehensive systems including gutters, downspouts, grading, French drains, and weeping tile working together. Poor drainage causes foundation cracks, basement flooding, efflorescence, brick spalling, and landscape erosion—problems costing thousands to repair. Warning signs include pooling water near foundations, wet basement walls, eroded mortar joints, or damaged landscaping after rain. Modern solutions include permeable paving, rain gardens, and sump pump systems addressing both surface and subsurface water. Fix My Brick evaluates drainage during masonry assessments, often finding water management problems causing recurring brick and mortar damage. Proper drainage installation costs far less than repeated masonry repairs or foundation waterproofing, solving root causes rather than symptoms of water damage.