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We have a chronic problem with the basement "french drain" stopping to work (I used to think it was from clogging, now I'm not sure). Just now it flooded about 2 or 3 stairs high and our basement is completely flooded...once again.
Recommend any companies to rebuild the drain? I want something that will clear out the heaviest down-pours.
Farhan Wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> We have a chronic problem with the basement
> "french drain" stopping to work (I used to think
> it was from clogging, now I'm not sure). Just now
> it flooded about 2 or 3 stairs high and our
> basement is completely flooded...once again.
>
> Recommend any companies to rebuild the drain? I
> want something that will clear out the heaviest
> down-pours.
>
> Thanks
You have a drain field issue. Either the ground water has risen to make the drain field incapable of perc'ing or it is clogged.