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Carpentersville's Plumbers Discuss the Ideal Depth for Drain Tile Installation Friday, October 15th, 10:55 AM
Experienced Plumbers in Carpentersville, IL Explain How Deep the Drain Tile Should Be Buried

Chicago, United States - October 15, 2021 / Goode Plumbing /

How Deep Should Your Drain Tile Be Buried?

 A properly installed drain tile is a good line of defense against basement flooding and overall helps protect your home's foundation. To install a drain tile, you'll need to excavate a trench where the pipe will be buried (usually next to your home's foundation). But how deep should the trench be? 

It's good that you're asking questions before doing any digging to avoid getting into a mess, especially if you did not call for professional plumbing services in Carpentersville, IL.

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Actually, there's no hard and fast rule when it comes to how deep the drain tile should be buried because many factors will come into play, such as the purpose of installation, the soil type, etc. But there's a recommended depth, and you could start there. 

The Purpose of the Drain Tile

Drain tiles are installed for two reasons: to protect the building's foundation from subsurface water, and the other is to protect the property, usually the basement, from surface water.

If you need drain tile installation near Carpentersville, IL to prevent subsurface water, dig a 6-feet deep trench so the drain tile can capture all water that may pose a threat to the building's foundation. If it's for the latter, you can bury the drain tile in a 2-feet deep trench. 

Correct Width Also Matters

When digging a trench, you also need to consider its width. If you overlook this factor, you may end up with a trench too small or too large for the pipe to fit. While you can always adjust the trench, that would be additional work. 

The pipes used for drain tile systems are usually 4 to 5 inches, so you'll likely only have to dig a 12-24 inches wide trench. But some areas require bigger pipes, so you may need to increase the trench's width. So take note of the pipe's dimensions before you start digging.

Slope May Be Needed

The water in the drain pipe needs an exit point. So before digging a trench next to your home's foundation, determine where you want to move the water in the drain. And for the water to seamlessly move away from the foundation, you may need to slope the drain pipe. 

Drain tile installation, specifically trench excavation, can be pretty daunting. Aside from the digging itself, you also need to prepare your property. You may have to call your utility company to know where the utility lines are buried so you can avoid hitting them. You also have to learn the laws covering foundation drainage in your area. 

So why do the hard work if there are experts ready to take care of every process involved in drain tile installation? At Goode Plumbing, we offer a wide range of plumbing services including commercial water leak detection services in Carpentersville, IL that you can trust.

Contact us at 903-758-6482 to schedule an appointment or click here for more service information.

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