Drainage Contractors in Port Moody
The sloped properties around Port Moody inlet deal with water concentrating against downhill foundations, and the newer construction on the surrounding hills brings surface grading and stormwater questions. The standard fix for the slopes is the same as the North Shore — intercept drains above the house, surface grading, and a working perimeter drain at the footing. We assess the slope and the existing drainage before recommending what is needed.
Sloped properties around the inlet
Homes on the slopes above Port Moody inlet deal with concentrated surface and subsurface water during rain. The standard approach — grading and swales to direct surface water, an intercept drain uphill of the house, and a working perimeter drain at the footing — is what keeps these properties dry. We assess the slope, the soil, and the existing drainage before recommending what is needed.
Newer hillside construction and surface grading
The newer construction on the hills above Port Moody inlet — Anmore, Heritage Mountain, the upper slopes — sometimes arrives with surface grading that was not finished correctly or downspouts with no underground carry. On a slope, that means water running straight toward the foundation instead of away from it. The good news is that these issues are often fixable with targeted grading, swale work, and downspout extensions rather than a full perimeter drain project, as long as they are caught before the water causes damage.
Basement waterproofing, wet basement repairs & drain inspections in Port Moody
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 Moody 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 Moody 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 Moody drainage work
The kind of results we get on the jobs we do every week across Port Moody.
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 Moody
These are the services we are most often called for in Port Moody. Each links to a page with more detail on what is involved.
French Drains
Learn morePerimeter Drainage
Learn moreWet Basement Repairs
Learn moreBasement Waterproofing
Learn moreYard Drainage
Learn moreFoundation Drainage
Learn moreDrain Camera Inspection
Learn moreSump Pumps
Learn morePort Moody drainage services — detailed pages
For each of the services below, we have a dedicated Port Moody page covering what the work involves, what the local conditions mean for that service, and answers to common questions from homeowners in Port Moody.
Drain Tile Repair in Port Moody
Read moreDrain Tile Replacement in Port Moody
Read moreDrain Tile Cleaning in Port Moody
Read moreDrain Inspection in Port Moody
Read moreWet Basement Repair in Port Moody
Read moreFoundation Waterproofing in Port Moody
Read moreBasement Leak Repair in Port Moody
Read morePort Moody drainage FAQs
Water runs down the slope to my Port Moody home. What will stop it?
An intercept drain placed uphill of the house captures surface and shallow subsurface water and carries it around the foundation to a safe outlet, so far less water reaches the perimeter drain. Combined with surface grading, this is the standard fix for sloped properties.
My Port Moody home is new but the yard still floods. Was the drainage installed wrong?
Not necessarily wrong, but sometimes incomplete. On newer hillside lots, the issue is often surface grading that was not finished correctly or downspouts that discharge onto the surface instead of being carried underground. These are fixable with targeted work rather than a full drainage rebuild. We assess the lot and tell you whether it is a grading issue, a downspout issue, or something with the perimeter drain itself.
Areas we serve around Port Moody
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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.