White flexible drainage pipe lying on grass next to a concrete wall and a white downspout.

Downspout Extensions & Drainage Solutions

🌧️ Is Your Marietta Yard Turning Into a Swamp?

We all love the Georgia rain for our gardens, but we hate what it does to our foundations. If you walk outside after a storm and squish through a soggy lawn, or worse—if you smell that tell-tale dampness in your basement or crawlspace—you have a drainage problem.

Here in Marietta, our heavy red clay soil doesn't absorb water very fast. When your roof sheds hundreds of gallons of water during a storm, and your downspouts dump it right next to your house, that water has nowhere to go but down... right into your foundation.

📉 The "3-Foot" Problem

Most homes are built with downspouts that end just a splash block away from the wall. That’s simply not enough distance.

When water pools within 3 to 5 feet of your home, it creates hydrostatic pressure against your basement walls. Over time, this leads to:

  • Cracked foundations.

  • Wet basements and mold growth.

  • Soil erosion that ruins your landscaping.

  • Settling concrete on driveways and patios.

The solution isn’t always expensive waterproofing; often, it’s just about moving the water further away.

PVC pipe drainage system at the ground near the corner of a house with siding, surrounded by soil and dirt.

🏠 Dry Basements Help Build Affordable Housing

It’s hard to feel comfortable in your home when you’re worried about the next leak. We want to give you that comfort back.

And when you choose Project Purpose to fix your drainage, you are passing that comfort on. Every job we complete funds affordable housing initiatives in Atlanta.

By fixing your drainage, you aren't just protecting your foundation; you're helping build a solid foundation for a family in need.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Drainage)

How far should water be moved away from the house? Ideally, we want to discharge water at least 6 to 10 feet away from the foundation, preferably on a downward slope.

Is burying downspouts better than just extending them? It depends on your goals! Burying them (underground drainage) looks better because you don't have to mow around a pipe, and it’s less likely to get kicked or disconnected. However, above-ground extensions are a cost-effective and immediate solution.

🌊 Go With the Flow (The Right Way)

Stop worrying about your wet basement every time the forecast calls for rain. Let’s move that water where it belongs.