Roof water, carried well away from the house.
Buried downspout lines, pop-up emitters and splash blocks that move roof runoff away from your foundation and landscaping.
- Pipe: Solid, 4 in. or larger
- Slope: At least 1/8 in. per foot
- Outlets: Pop-up, daylight or dry well
What it is, and why it matters.
Roof runoff pouring next to the foundation can erode beds, undermine walks and find its way into crawl spaces. We connect downspouts to solid buried pipe, run it to a safe outlet such as a pop-up emitter, daylight pipe or dry well and keep it separate from perforated drain lines so it does not overload them.
In Nashville, many homes have downspouts that dump next to the house. We size the pipe to the roof area and place outlets where water can spread out without flooding a neighbor. We also tie the system into rain barrels if you want to reuse the water for irrigation.
Four things done right.
Solid pipe, clean joints
Roof water kept separate from groundwater drains.
Sized to the roof
Capacity for real storms.
Safe outlets
Water released without harming neighbors.
Reuse option
Link to rain barrels for irrigation.
From first visit to downspout & gutter drainage.
- 01
Map the downspouts
Locate each downspout and the lowest outlet.
- 02
Trench and lay pipe
Dig to slope and lay solid pipe.
- 03
Connect and test
Connect downspouts and flush-test.
- 04
Restore
Backfill and replace turf.
Downspout & Gutter Drainage across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Downspout & Gutter Drainage: common questions
Where should downspouts drain?
Several feet from the foundation, to a safe outlet that follows local rules, such as a pop-up emitter or daylight pipe.
Can downspouts feed a French drain?
Roof water and groundwater are usually better on separate lines. We design them carefully so neither overloads the other.
How do I get a price for downspout & gutter drainage?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, measure and test your system or yard and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about downspout & gutter drainage?
A free visit and a written proposal. A real person calls back, usually the same day.