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What to Know About Weeping Tile Installation in Ottawa
Weeping tile installation is important in keeping excess water away from the foundation walls of your home or property. It’s crucial in any basement waterproofing system because it helps keep your basement dry.
Installing weeping tile becomes even more necessary in vulnerable properties closer to rivers, and weeping tile installation in Ottawa is a job you can trust us to do right the first time.
How We Ensure Weeping Tile Installation Works Properly
Installing weeping tile ensures proper drainage and reduces the risk of basement flooding.
‘Weeping tile’ generally refers to a perforated pipe enclosed in gravel. These are typically PVC pipes, a durable and flexible material for installing weeping tiles.
It typically has a filter fabric covering to prevent clogs, and the perforations collect surface water or soak up standing water in the soil. Water then flows away from foundation walls or a basement window.
When weeping tile is installed correctly and maintained, it extends the lifespan of your property foundation, and you can prevent expensive plumbing emergencies.
We Are Experts in Installing Weeping Tiles
Dr. Pipe is your trusted plumber in the Ottawa area. We offer a thorough, affordable weeping tile installation in Ottawa and the surrounding areas.
It’s always better to maintain your drains and sewer system now and not wait for a burst pipe or nasty floodwater from the storm sewer.
The Ins and Outs of Weeping Tile Installation
Dr. Pipe specializes in installing weeping tiles in basements or outside properties away from the foundation walls. Here’s the difference.
- Installing Weeping Tiles Inside: Interior weeping tile installation is a basement waterproofing system to minimize basement flooding. The system collects water from the basement and channels it to the sump pump.
A properly functioning sump pump removes water from your home and reduces or prevents foundation damage. The best location for a sump pump is a pit in your basement that activates if water levels rise.
Interior weeping tile installation is recommended in older homes and properties near high water tables. Interior and exterior weeping tile installation also work together to offer the highest level of protection.
- Installing Weeping Tipes Outside: Exterior weeping tile installation happens outside the foundation. It may be located below the basement floor or around the footing, and this system collects water before it causes basement flooding.
Exterior weeping tiles direct surface water away from your foundation towards the storm sewer or a drainage ditch. In newer developments or home renovations, exterior weeping tile happens during construction or a waterproofing project.
Installing Weeping Tile Is Not a DIY Job
A licensed, experienced contractor should always be responsible for any basement waterproofing system, especially when installing weeping tiles.
Standing water in the basement foundation often increases the hydrostatic pressure, causing the foundation to crack or the walls to bow inwards.
Weeping tile installation requires a trustworthy professional, and regular inspection and maintenance of the weeping tile ensures proper drainage and functioning.
What’s the Difference Between Interior and Exterior Weeping Tile Installation?
Installing weeping tile outside, away from your foundation, generally prevents the most damaging basement flooding from storm sewer overflows.
However, exterior weeping tile installation can cost more and disrupt the foundation in older, existing properties.
Installing weeping tile in a basement is generally less disruptive to older foundations than installing weeping tile outside.
Whenever possible, the most comprehensive safeguard against basement flooding is an interior and exterior weeping tile installation.
Explaining the Weeping Tile Installation Process
Weeping tile installation is a job for professionals you can trust. It’s not a simple process, but we’re specialists.
Installing Interior Weeping Tiles
Interior weeping tile installation in Ottawa is a five-step process: preparation, excavation, weeping tile installation, sump pump installation, and backfilling.
Here’s an overview:
- Preparation is the first step, and flooring might be altered to cut a channel into the basement perimeter.
- Excavation is next, and soil is excavated around the foundation perimeter to create a weeping tile trench.
- Weeping tile installation involves laying perforated PVC piping in the trench, covered by gravel, which collects water and minimizes basement flooding.
- Sump pump installation comes after weeping tile installation. When installed in a pit with a PVC connection to the weeping tile, the sump pump can work properly to discharge standing water outside. A plastic or concrete sump pump liner also reduces the risk of water seepage into the basement.
- Backfilling is the final step, where the trench is covered with compacted soil, and we fully restore your basement flooring.
Installing weeping tiles outside your home involves a different process. Let’s look at exterior weeping tile installation.
Installing Weeping Tiles Outside
Exterior weeping tile installation doesn’t involve basement flooring, sump pump installation, or a sump pump liner.
The process involves preparation and excavation, weeping tile installation, filter fabric installation, and backfilling:
- Preparation and excavation of the area around the foundation can involve temporarily removing landscape greenery before excavating soil from the foundation’s perimeter, creating an outside weeping tile trench.
- Exterior weeping tile installation involves laying perforated PVC pipes in the trench to collect water before it causes basement flooding. Exterior weeping tiles are also gravel-covered to prevent clogs and ensure water flows away from the foundation.
- Filter fabric installation involves installing a layer of fabric over the gravel-covered weeping tile to prevent soil from infiltrating the system and causing clogs.
- Backfilling means filling the trench with compacted soil and carefully replanting landscape greenery.
- Drainage outlet installation allows the weeping tile to work properly. A drainage outlet discharges standing water away from your home. It can be a dry well or a connection so water flows into the municipal sewer system.
Another important step for interior or exterior weeping tile installation in Ottawa is regularly scheduled maintenance and completing any necessary cleaning. Here’s what that looks like.
Maintenance Schedule After Installing Weeping Tiles
Inspection and cleaning following a weeping tile installation are preventative steps that ensure the system will work properly for decades.
We are trusted professionals. We know how to check weeping tile for signs of damage or clogging from soil inside or leaf and dirt debris on the exterior.
We also check the drainage outlet connection to the municipal sewer system.
Maintenance Checklist for Interior Weeping Tile
Interior weeping tile installation always involves a sump pump. It’s crucial to ensure the system and its sump pump liner work properly and activate whenever necessary.
The weeping tile installation, including the gravel coverage and filter fabric, is also inspected to ensure it collects water efficiently and eliminates standing water that could penetrate the foundation.
Maintenance Checklist for Exterior Weeping Tile
Exterior weeping tile installation might be covered by landscape greenery. It’s crucial to ensure that plants and shrubs overtop of weeping tile never block water flow from being directed away from your foundation.
Exterior weeping tile maintenance involves inspecting for damage or debris. If damage is detected, we repair it and remove roots or debris. The drainage outlet is also checked to ensure it works properly.
When to Schedule Weeping Tile Maintenance
A regular inspection schedule should be followed every year after installing weeping tiles.
You can choose another follow-up inspection anytime, especially if your property is near a high water table or heavy rain has impacted the sewer system.
It is best to trust a licensed, professional contractor to conduct weeping tile inspections and general repairs. We can advise you on the best method to prevent water damage inside and outside your foundation.
How Long Does It Take When Installing Weeping Tiles?
The average timeline for exterior weeping tile installation is 4 to 5 days. Our interior weeping tile installation is generally completed within 2 to 3 days.
How Much is Weeping Tile Installation in Ottawa?
Many cost factors go into an estimate for interior and/or exterior weeping tile installation in Ottawa.
The average cost for installing exterior weeping tiles can range from $4,000 to $10,000 per project, depending on the property’s size, the foundation’s condition, and any hydrostatic pressure issues.
- Interior weeping tile installation costs can vary from $50 to $80 per linear foot, depending on the basement size, flooring, and foundation condition.
- Exterior weeping tile installation costs might vary depending on the excavation required, the temporary removal and replanting of greenery, and whether the existing foundation needs repair.
Does installing weeping tile seem too expensive? If so, consider it one of the most worthwhile investments to prevent water pooling around your foundation, limiting severe water damage and an expensive, time-consuming emergency to fix.
You can also investigate any municipal subsidies or government grants available to offset the cost of installing weeping tiles inside or outside. If your area is close to the river or has a high water table, it’s worthwhile to check.
Weeping Tile Installation in Ottawa By a Professional Contractor Who You Can Trust
Dr. Pipe is your licensed, experienced plumbing contractor in Ottawa. We are also weeping tile installation experts, and we can install weeping tile on the interior or exterior of your property.
If you’re concerned about serious damage from standing water in your foundation or surface water outside, contact us today for your free estimate.
Dr. Pipe is proud of our service record and always works with every customer to find the right plumbing solutions.
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Dr. Pipe’s Service Area Extends Throughout Ottawa
Whether you own a home, a property, or both in the Ottawa area, Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing offers trusted plumbing services for all your plumbing needs.
Our service area includes Barrhaven, Carlington, Emburn, Gloucester, Kanata, Nepean, Old Ottawa South, Orleans, and Vanier.
We’re here to answer any plumbing questions, including weeping tile installation in Ottawa. Call our friendly, expert customer service representatives now, or use the contact form below to arrange a complimentary consultation and no-obligation estimate!
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