Water pooling around your home?

∎ 40+ years of combined experience

Proper drainage is essential to a healthy home and property. When water gets into your home, the consequences can be serious and expensive. Water intrusion invites harmful mold, fungi, and bacteria that put your family’s health at risk, and it can compromise your home’s structure severely enough to require foundation repair or full replacement. Poor yard drainage is just as harmful: standing water kills vegetation and causes pest infestations. Installing and maintaining the right drainage system is a smart, preventive investment that protects your property from costly and dangerous problems down the road.

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Our Drainage Services

The right fix depends on where the water comes from and where it needs to go. Here are the drainage solutions we install most often — contact us for a free inspection and we’ll help you figure out exactly what you need.

French Drains

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French Drains

Subsurface gravel-and-pipe drains that reroute groundwater away from the foundation.

Channel / Trench Drains

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Channel / Trench Drains

Surface channels that catch and carry runoff off driveways, patios, and low spots.

Catch Basin & Surface Drainage

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Catch Basin & Surface Drainage

Basins and grates that collect standing water and pipe it away.

Swale Drainage

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Swale Drainage

Shaped, planted channels that guide water across the yard and away from the house.

Sump Pumps

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Sump Pumps

Pump out water that collects under or beside the home during heavy rain.

Hillside Drainage

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Hillside Drainage

Slope drainage that controls runoff and erosion on hillside lots.

Waterproofing

We also waterproof foundations and crawl spaces to seal moisture out before it causes rot, mold, and structural damage. Is water getting inside—not just pooling outside?
A damp basement or crawl space needs more than yard drainage. We provide waterproofing solutions for exterior, interior and foundation that will protect your home long term.

What our Clients Say

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Jessica T
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I had chronic problems with water getting into my foundation, which caused a whole host of unfortunate problems. My job was a big one that involved a lot of labor excavating out the foundation to waterproof that and a retaining wall, along with upgrading and adding a more functional surface drainage system in my yard. That said, my problem is this company’s specialty. From the second I met Shai I felt very confident that he genuinely understood the problem and could solve it. The team really worked extremely hard every day of this project. Juan was on site every day (which is really rare in construction) and Shai was readily available for consultation as needed and on request. It’s always challenging to take on a big construction project, but this GC does a really good job addressing customer concerns and producing the result. I provided feedback throughout the job and had a few change orders that they had no problem implementing. It’s been raining recently and I can see their work is literally doing its job. I’ve already referred them to one friend and I’m sure I’ll send them on to others. Thank you to California Foundation Works for helping me sleep at night when it rains for the first time since I’ve had this house.
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Deborah Miller
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Juan and his crew did a fantastic job on my concrete slab. I had been living with several cracks that had developed over the years, one crack in particular had lifted almost 2” within the previous five years. Juan’s crew arrived on time, were courteous, covered everything with plastic, worked nonstop including installation of rebar, until the job was completed. They were very professional, respectful, and cleaned up before leaving. I interviewed several other contractors and they were the lowest bid, but I mainly hired them because of their great reviews and reputation. I’m so glad I did. Thank you Juan and California Foundation Works.
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Let start off by saying I rarely write reviews, but in this instance - it just couldn’t go without being recognized. Mr. Juan (i.e., green eyes) - big boss man in charge, truly stands-out as a guy with in-depth knowledge of construction. California Foundation Works is currently amidst an extensive hillside drainage project at my residence - and from the beginning, starting with the girls at office (i.e., my main point of contact being Derma) - to all the workers on-site have been nothing but amazing. Over the past number of years - I’ve been though countless construction projects, but nothing as effortless & transparent as what I’ve experienced to-date with California Foundation Works. Thank you Mr. Juan (i.e., green eyes), 2nd Mr. Juan (i.e., white beard), 3rd Mr. Juan (i.e., foreman on-site), Derma and entire staff & crew for being a pleasure to work with.
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Rachelle Williams
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We had the best experience with California Foundation Works. Our basement was flooding everytime it rained. I’d gotten a few other quotes and plans, but Juan came up with the best plan and waterproofed our home from top to bottom. They handled the permits and inspections and everything in between. They were transparent about pricing and timeline and easy to reach. It rained a few days after they poured the concrete back over the French drain and our home was bone dry. Worth every penny and would definitely use this crew again.
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After getting ridiculously expensive quotes from a number of other contractors, California Foundation Works showed up, inspected my foundation, and wrote me a full but reasonably priced proposal for repairing a cracked/crumbling section on a 1920s bungalow. Communication was excellent throughout the process and the repair--difficult, dirty work--was quickly and expertly completed. California Foundation Works even painted and re-paved the surrounding area, so it looked better than before. I was so relieved to have had both an affordable and professional experience!
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Gabo Farchi
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Thank you for such a good service guys!
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Matthew Conroy-Randall
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Shai and his team at California Foundation Works went above and beyond to renovate our fixer within our budget and timeline. They replaced our roof, installed new floors, gutted and replaced our bathroom and installed a new kitchen. Also, Shai and team updated our plumbing, electrical, skimmed coated and painted every ceiling and wall. A complete transformation! Being first time home owners and very green to all things renovation, Shai did a great job educating us throughout the process. Shai was always available to field questions over the phone or drop around the house to discuss aspects of the renovation in further detail. We wouldn't have got the renovation done without California Foundation works!
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Alfreda Iglehart
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Water pooled in my backyard and driveway. Company installed a drainage system that allows water to drain to street. In the process, some gutters were cleaned and directed away from the building. Work exceeded my expectations and was completed in less time than expected. Workmen arrived on time, did an efficient job, and removed all debris. This company has my highest recommendation!!
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Glynnis Adachi
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Very pleased with my experience using California Foundation Works! Due to the drought and our soil type, my raised foundation had slipped causing the floor to become unlevel, and cracks inside and outside of my house, not to mention doors not being able to close and latch anymore. They provided plans and details to submit to LA county and handled procurement of the permits. The longest part of the process was waiting for approval from the county to get permits, but once we did, the corrective work happened very quickly. On site, the staff was friendly, focused, and efficient. Considering the significance of our issues (almost 4" out of level on one corner of our house), it only took about 10 working days across 3 weeks to install new support piers, girder, and leveling the floor, not to mention stucco patch and touch-ups. There was a bit of down time between bursts of work was due to having to wait for the appointment with the inspector, but once we got sign-off on the placement of the piers, the concrete pour and leveling work began the next day. Thank you Leo, Shai, and Dirma (and the whole crew)!

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