French Drains in Wisconsin

Badger Basement Systems installs a state-of-the-art French drain system called WaterGuard – a patented product only available through Basement Systems dealers.

What makes WaterGuard in WI much more effective than a basic French drain or drain tile system is its design. WaterGuard is specially designed to sit on the basement footing, keeping it up out of the dirt and mud and making it highly resistant to clogging. A special flange makes a clean edge at the basement wall/floor joint and prevents dirt and debris from falling into the system. Most importantly, this flange is a built in wall drain.

Our Wisconsin service area includes: Milwaukee, Madison, Rockford, Watertown, Eau Claire and surrounding areas. Call or contact us online for the best French Drain waterproofing system available. We offer free French drain quotes and inspections in WI.


History of French Drains in WI

Drain tile and French drain first started to be used in basement waterproofing projects in the 1920's. Originally designed with clay tile, French drain and drain tile was designed by Henry French in Concord. Given the time, this was an excellent solution. Today, this drainage system lives on, and is generally made out of large, round plastic piping. However, since the 1990's, a more effective and permanent solution has been developed – the WaterGuard Sub-Floor Drainage System.

French drain systems are usually designed with PVC pipe that is perforated and installed along the interior perimeter of the foundation or along the exterior as the home is built. Laid underneath the basement floor, it drains water to a gravity drain (uncommon) or to a sump pump (very common).

All over Wisconsin, Badger Basement Systems has pulled out many clogged French drain and drain tile waterproofing systems.

Clogged Drain Tile

In WI and IL – especially in Milwaukee, Madison, Watertown, Eau Claire, Rockford and surrounding areas – homeowners with wet basements find themselves continually frustrated with failing French drains that lead to flooded basements. (Another clogged drain tile pipe shown right).

Let Badger Basement Systems solve your wet basement problem once and for all! We supply a written, transferable lifetime warranty on our waterproofing system.

For a free inspection and estimate on the patented WaterGuard Sub-Floor Drainage System in WI or IL, call 1-800-262-1880 or contact us online.