A French drain that stops working lets water back up against the foundation. Here is the Tacoma guide.
The clog
Silt and roots clog the perforated pipe over time, stopping the flow.
The signs
Water pooling near the foundation after rain, or a wet basement returning.
The fix
A pro can flush the line or, in severe cases, excavate and replace it.
The call
Restore the drainage. Call 888-217-3585 and Tacoma Plumbing Experts will match you with a Tacoma pro.
Plumbing in Tacoma: what to know
In Tacoma, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Pierce County — from Fircrest, University Place and Fife to ZIP codes like 98402, 98405, 98403 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Tacoma?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Tacoma Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Tacoma.