How We Fix Basement Water Problems | Dry Well & Underground Gutter Drainage

Water getting into your basement? The problem may actually start outside your home. On this project in Radisson, NY, Summit Gutters installed a complete underground drainage system designed to move roof runoff and sump pump water away from the foundation and safely disperse it underground. We connected the home's gutter downspouts and sump pump drainage into a properly built dry well using heavy-duty SD35 PVC, #2 washed stone, filter fabric, and a freeze-protection setup designed specifically with Central New York winters in mind. In this video, Ed walks through: • Why poor grading and short downspouts can contribute to basement water problems • How underground gutter drainage works • What a dry well does • Why we use SD35 PVC instead of lightweight corrugated pipe • Why washed stone and filter fabric matter • How we account for freezing CNY winters • How proper installation helps create a drainage system built for longevity Once everything is installed, the system disappears underground and the yard is restored with sod. The goal is simple: move water where it belongs and build the system correctly so the homeowner doesn't have to think about it again. If you're dealing with basement water, gutter drainage problems, standing water, poor yard drainage, or sump pump discharge issues in Central New York, Summit Gutters can help determine the right drainage solution for your property. Subscribe for more gutter, drainage, and exterior water-management projects from Summit Gutters. #SummitGutters #GutterDrainage #DryWell #UndergroundDrainage #BasementWater #SumpPump #DrainageSolutions #CentralNewYork