I had dreaded the thought that I would have to pay someone to install a french drain, that it would be expensive. Then I stumbled on to the French Drain Man, that all I needed was their Buried Downspout Kit #10, that I could install it myself. Having never tackled such a project as this, it took a couple of days to dig the 20’ trench (didn’t need the 25’). My initial dig took an about 1 day, and then I thought I heard someone speaking Chinese below the bottom of the trench at the low point. I had overestimated the slope requirement, thinking it needed to be about 4%, only to realize it only needed to be about 1%. So, I spent another day redoing... read full review
April 2024
The videos are like college courses. Buy their stuff if you think you can diy it. I just wasted 57 dollars on random parts from lowes to go from 1 1/2 to 4 in corrugated for sump discharge. The only piece of my system I didn't buy from them. And now I'm buying it. High quality usa made products specifically tailored for the pros. If I lived in Michigan I'd use them for the professional install.. it's hard work - warning you diy guys!
April 2024
Products are superior and HIGH Quality compared to anything else that is available. The video instructions are a HUGE help. I would give this product 10 stars if possible. French Drain Man is a 5 star company with high quality products.
I had dreaded the thought that I would have to pay someone to install a french drain, that it would be expensive. Then I stumbled on to the French Drain Man, that all I needed was their Buried Downspout Kit #10, that I could install it myself. Having never tackled such a project as this, it took a couple of days to dig the 20’ trench (didn’t need the 25’). My initial dig took an about 1 day, and then I thought I heard someone speaking Chinese below the bottom of the trench at the low point. I had overestimated the slope requirement, thinking it needed to be about 4%, only to realize it only needed to be about 1%. So, I spent another day redoing... read full review
The videos are like college courses. Buy their stuff if you think you can diy it. I just wasted 57 dollars on random parts from lowes to go from 1 1/2 to 4 in corrugated for sump discharge. The only piece of my system I didn't buy from them. And now I'm buying it. High quality usa made products specifically tailored for the pros. If I lived in Michigan I'd use them for the professional install.. it's hard work - warning you diy guys!
Products are superior and HIGH Quality compared to anything else that is available. The video instructions are a HUGE help. I would give this product 10 stars if possible. French Drain Man is a 5 star company with high quality products.