Footer Drain
Definition
A method of protection against water entering the basement. It runs along the footer - the structure below the basement's floor that supports a house's foundation, collecting excess water and running it through pipe into a sump or away from the house.Also known as
Footing Drain, Foundation Drain
Cost Considerations
Footer drains are the most effective method for foundation drainage, and easy to install when building a house, but they are expensive to retrofit.
Costs vary greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.
