Drainage Problems

Florida water hydraulics engineer Jeff Earl — Florida Water Hydraulics Engineer Jeff Earl

Are you struggling with drainage problems around your home or business? Water around your foundation isn’t harmless—it drives erosion, soil movement, structural settlement, and costly damage. You need drainage and waterproofing experts who understand Florida’s high water table, flat terrain, and elevation challenges.

At Foundation Waterproofing 101, we partner with the engineering team at Foundation Masters, LLC to design effective drainage plans and foundation waterproofing systems that solve problems the first time.

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Rising Waters Are Making Drainage Problems Worse

Drainage issues in Florida are part of a larger coastal challenge. NOAA reports that sea level rise contributes to higher groundwater, leaving low-lying properties unable to drain after storms. Homes built at grade or on shallow foundations face chronic flooding risk during heavy rain and king tides. When water has nowhere to go, it pools around slabs and footings and then migrates into crawlspaces, basements, and slab-on-grade flooring.

Intensifying Storms and Flood Risk

Drainage problems around a foundation — Drainage Problems

Heavy storms don’t just cause surface flooding—they also raise groundwater and create hydrostatic pressure against foundations. That pressure can cause cracking, wall bowing, slab heaving, and persistent leaks. Even properties outside FEMA flood zones remain vulnerable without proper drainage design.

Common Drainage Problems We Solve

Standing water in yards and landscaping
Water ponding on sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas
Seepage into carpets, walls, crawlspaces, or basements during rain
Soggy lawns that remain unusable long after storms
Water intrusion damaging garages, storage areas, or warehouses
“Fixes” by landscapers or handymen that didn’t address groundwater or discharge

Drainage Solutions That Last

Foundation Waterproofing 101 has over 22 years of experience solving residential and commercial drainage problems across Florida. Our systems are engineered to:

Diagnose the true cause (surface flow vs. groundwater vs. downspout/discharge conflicts)
Install the right solution: yard drainage, wall membranes, crack injection, vapor barriers, and sump discharge
Route water to a safe outlet with backflow prevention and proper slope
Back the work with a Lifetime Transferable Warranty on most installations

Engineered Drainage for Florida’s Extreme Conditions

Florida’s combination of high water tables, flat terrain, and rapid development makes drainage more complex than “dig a trench and add pipe.” Led by water hydraulics engineer Jeff Earl, we design systems based on soil type, groundwater depth, rainfall patterns, and discharge constraints—so basements, crawlspaces, and slabs stay dry even in record rain events.

Protecting Property Value & Structural Stability

Chronic drainage problems can lead to settlement, corrosion of steel, mold, and poor indoor air quality. Our engineered drainage and waterproofing systems stop the problem at the source and protect resale value. Every system includes clear documentation and our Lifetime Transferable Warranty.