French Drain Installation in Minnesota

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What is a French Drain?

French drains are one of the most effective ways to redirect water away from buildings, yards, and infrastructure. By capturing groundwater and surface runoff and channeling it through a perforated pipe in a gravel-filled trench, French drains relieve hydrostatic pressure and prevent water from pooling where it shouldn't. At Diversified Drainage, we design and install custom French drain systems for homes, businesses, and municipalities across the Twin Cities.Whether you're dealing with a soggy backyard, wet basement, or failing landscape drainage, we tailor each French drain to the site’s soil conditions, grading, and long-term water management goals.

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What to Expect During Your French Drain Project

Everything you need to know about our process
On-Site Consultation
We start with a walk-through of your property to understand your drainage issues and goals. You'll get expert insight on whether a French drain is the right solution.
Site Survey & Assessment
Our team evaluates grading, soil composition, existing drainage, and elevation changes to map out water flow and determine optimal drain placement.
Custom Drainage Design
We develop a tailored French drain layout that maximizes water diversion efficiency and integrates seamlessly with your landscape or structure.
Permitting & Utility Coordination
We handle all local permitting and coordinate utility locates (Gopher State One Call) to ensure a safe, compliant installation.
Installation & Construction
We excavate the trench, install filter fabric, aggregate, and perforated piping—then backfill and restore the surface with sod, rock, or soil.
Final Inspection & Water Flow Testing
Before wrapping up, we test the system under water load and verify proper flow. Any adjustments needed are made on-site.

When to Use a French Drain

Residential Applications

  • Wet basements or crawlspaces
  • Pooling water along the foundation
  • Waterlogged yards or landscape beds
  • Between houses in tight side yards

Commercial & Municipal Applications

  • Stormwater redirection in parking lots or campuses
  • Preventing damage to building foundations or retaining walls
  • Managing runoff from hardscape areas or sloped terrain
  • Drainage behind curbs, sidewalks, and retaining walls
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Why Choose Diversified Drainage? 

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25+ Years of Experience

With over two decades of hands-on experience, we’ve seen—and solved—every kind of drainage issue for both homes and commercial properties.

Fully Licensed & Insured

Our team is fully licensed, insured, and qualified to work on residential neighborhoods, large-scale commercial sites, and everything in between.

Local Expertise

As a Plymouth-based company, we understand the soil, slope, and drainage challenges unique to Minnesota properties.

Effective Solution Design

We provide high-quality drainage systems that are both cost-effective and built to perform season after season.

Customer-first Service

From homeowners to property managers, we prioritize clear communication, honest recommendations, and long-term results.

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Cities we serve

We proudly provide residential and commercial drainage solutions throughout Plymouth and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs.