Drains don’t work for several reasons, usually there is a blockage in the line, but they could also have been designed or built incorrectly. Given our strict building code and inspection regime let’s focus our discussion on blockages.

The number one enemy of a field drain is tree roots. Tree roots look for any weakness in your drains to access water and nutrients.  If they can find an opening, they will penetrate and expand to take advantage of elements critical to their survival. Sadly, for the homeowner

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