Underground PVC Drainage Installation project in Edison Park, IL

This project in Edison Park, IL focused on upgrading the property’s existing drainage system to improve roof runoff management and direct water away from the home’s foundation. The work included replacing outdated drainage components, installing new underground PVC piping, adding leaf guards to downspouts, and upgrading discharge points to create a more reliable and accessible drainage system.

Project Goals

• Upgrade the existing drainage infrastructure.
• Improve roof runoff collection and conveyance.
• Replace aging pop-up emitters and poly pipe.
• Direct water away from the home’s foundation.
• Reduce water accumulation around the property.
• Improve the system’s long-term reliability and performance.
• Underground Drainage System Installation

Existing pop-up emitters and poly pipe were removed where necessary to make way for upgraded underground drainage components.

The affected downspouts were connected to new 4-inch solid PVC drainage lines, providing a more durable underground system for collecting and conveying roof runoff away from the home.

Approximately 80 linear feet of solid 4-inch PVC piping was installed and routed toward designated discharge locations.

Downspout and Leaf Guard Improvements

Leaf guards were installed on designated downspouts to help prevent leaves and other debris from entering the underground drainage system.

The upgraded downspout connections improve the collection of roof runoff while helping reduce potential blockages and maintenance issues within the drainage lines.

Discharge Point Improvements

The existing discharge points were replaced with 4-inch tee discharge assemblies featuring gravel bases.

These upgraded discharge points provide controlled water release while also allowing easier access for future maintenance and inspection of the drainage system.

Why Drainage System Upgrades Matter

A properly functioning drainage system plays an important role in protecting a home’s foundation and surrounding landscape.

Replacing outdated drainage components with solid PVC piping, improving downspout connections, and upgrading discharge points helps provide more reliable water conveyance while reducing the potential for water accumulation around the property.

Project Highlights

• Existing pop-up emitter removal.
• Existing poly pipe replacement.
• Underground drainage system upgrade.
• Designated downspout connections.
• Leaf guard installation.
• Approximately 80 linear feet of 4-inch solid PVC piping.
• 4-inch tee discharge assemblies.
• Gravel discharge bases.
• Improved roof runoff management.
• Improved water conveyance away from the foundation.
• Upgraded drainage system for improved long-term performance.

As you browse through the photos, you will see the drainage installation, underground PVC piping, downspout improvements, discharge point upgrades, and finishing work as the project came together.

The result is an upgraded drainage system in Edison Park, IL, designed to provide more reliable roof runoff management, reduce water accumulation, and direct water away from the home’s foundation for improved long-term performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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