Drainage Contractors in Port Coquitlam
In Port Coquitlam the drainage issues are yards and driveways that stay wet, storm connections that need to handle high volumes, and properties where a sump pump is part of the system because a gravity outlet is not available. The residential area sits on flat, low ground between the Coquitlam and Pitt rivers on slow-draining soil with limited natural fall. We install and maintain the yard, storm, and sump systems that move water off these properties.
Flat ground and pumped drainage
Where a property cannot drain by gravity to a storm connection or ditch, a sump pump becomes part of the drainage system — collecting water from perimeter or yard drains and lifting it to a discharge point. We install and maintain sump systems as part of a complete drainage plan, and we make sure the pump is sized for the volume and has a reliable discharge.
River-adjacent properties and storm connection capacity
Port Coquitlam sits between the Coquitlam and Pitt rivers on flat, low ground, and during heavy storms the municipal storm system can be near capacity. If a property's storm connection discharges into a system that is already full, the water backs up regardless of how good the on-site drainage is. We camera the storm connection to check whether it is clear and properly sized, and where the municipal system is the bottleneck, a sump pump with a higher discharge may be part of the solution.
Basement waterproofing, wet basement repairs & drain inspections in Port Coquitlam
Water in a basement is rarely just one problem. It can be a failed perimeter drain letting groundwater in at the footing, a crack in the foundation wall, or a waterproofing membrane that has broken down over decades. We start with a drain camera inspection to see what is happening inside the pipe, then determine whether the fix is a wet basement repair, basement waterproofing with an exterior membrane and drainage board, or damp proofing of the foundation wall to stop moisture wicking through the concrete. For older Port Coquitlam homes with original drainage, the answer is often a combination of drain repair and waterproofing — and we show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
How a drainage system protects your Port Coquitlam home
Most people never think about their drainage system until it stops working. Here is what a complete system looks like — and where water goes when everything is doing its job.
Rain on roof
Gutters collect it
Downspout
Carries it down
Membrane
Protects the wall
Drain rock
Filters the water
Perimeter drain
Collects groundwater
To sump/storm
Discharged safely
A working drainage system moves water off the roof, away from the foundation wall, and out to a safe discharge point — before it can build up against your foundation.
Before & after — Port Coquitlam drainage work
The kind of results we get on the jobs we do every week across Port Coquitlam.
Before
AfterA wet basement with water at the floor joint — the original perimeter drain had collapsed. We replaced the system and it's been dry through every storm since.
Before
AfterA soggy yard where the downspout dumped onto the lawn. We tied the downspout underground, ran a French drain along the foundation, and the yard dried out within a week.
Drainage services in Port Coquitlam
These are the services we are most often called for in Port Coquitlam. Each links to a page with more detail on what is involved.
Yard Drainage
Learn moreStorm Drainage
Learn moreFrench Drains
Learn moreCatch Basins
Learn moreWet Basement Repairs
Learn moreBasement Waterproofing
Learn moreDrain Camera Inspection
Learn moreSump Pumps
Learn morePort Coquitlam drainage services — detailed pages
For each of the services below, we have a dedicated Port Coquitlam page covering what the work involves, what the local conditions mean for that service, and answers to common questions from homeowners in Port Coquitlam.
Drain Tile Repair in Port Coquitlam
Read moreDrain Tile Replacement in Port Coquitlam
Read moreDrain Tile Cleaning in Port Coquitlam
Read moreDrain Inspection in Port Coquitlam
Read moreWet Basement Repair in Port Coquitlam
Read moreFoundation Waterproofing in Port Coquitlam
Read moreBasement Leak Repair in Port Coquitlam
Read morePort Coquitlam drainage FAQs
Do I need a sump pump for my Port Coquitlam property?
If your property is flat with no gravity outlet for a drain system, a sump pump is often necessary to move collected water to a discharge point. We assess the available fall and outlets before recommending whether a pumped system is needed.
My Port Coquitlam property floods every winter. Is it the drainage system or the storm connection?
It could be either. If the on-site drains are clear but the storm connection is blocked, collapsed, or discharging into a full municipal system, the water backs up. We camera the storm line to check its condition and capacity, and we can tell you whether the fix is on your property or whether the issue is the municipal system being overwhelmed during storms.
Areas we serve around Port Coquitlam
Request Drainage Service
Tell us what is happening and where. We will call you back the same business day to discuss the problem and arrange an inspection if needed.