Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Inspect basement French drain outlet

Difficulty: easyTime: 20 mins

Why it matters

Silt blocks daylight outlets; basement floods.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Locate French drain outlet at foundation daylight.

  • 2

    Visually inspect outlet for debris and silt.

  • 3

    Use water hose to clear blockage.

  • 4

    Verify water flows freely.

  • 5

    Confirm outlet pipe sloped away from house.

  • 6

    Document outlet condition.