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Drainage work in Ottawa ranges from $400 for a downspout redirect or surface regrade to $10,000+ for a full property drainage system. The right scope depends on the cause: clogged downspouts, lot grade, broken weeping tile, or a missing French drain.
Three scope levels. Final quote after a free on-site visit.
$400-$1,200
$1,200-$4,000
$4,000-$10,000+
For detailed examples, see our interlock pricing in Ottawa page or try our interlock cost calculator.
Our Ottawa drainage process starts with an on-site grade and water-flow assessment. We map where the water is coming from (downspouts, lot grade, neighbour grading, hidden seepage), identify the cheapest fix that actually solves it, and quote scope-based — no upselling you to a French drain when a downspout extension would do the job.
Ottawa frost line is 4 feet. A 4-inch base lifts the second winter. Our base stays put for 25+ years.
Same family-owned crew runs every project. Headcount stays at 11 so the lead installer is on-site 80% of every install.
Local crew that knows Ottawa soils, frost line, and municipal requirements. Quick callbacks if anything ever needs attention.
Same-day reply on phone and email every business day. The other 14 took 48.
Freeze-thaw rated for Ottawa winters. We do not install discount lines that fail year two.
Both certificates available before any project starts.
Takes 30 seconds.
45 minutes, no obligation.
Itemized. No surprises.
No pressure, no follow-up calls.
You do not lift a finger.
We work around your schedule.
Plywood paths, drop cloths, careful crew.
Full sweep, every day.
Still have questions? Browse the FAQ section below ↓
Driveway was pooling every spring near the garage. They figured out it was a downspout discharging at the wrong angle. $480 fix instead of the $3,500 French drain another contractor quoted.
Full French drain install down one side of the property. Two seasons in, no water in the basement and no settled pavers. Worth every dollar.
Full grade rework around the foundation plus catch basins integrated into the patio. Place finally drains properly after 15 years of fighting it.
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Faircrest Heights, June 2024. Persistent pooling along the side of the house. 22 ft French drain installed with gravel bed and discharge to lawn. $2,400 total. 2 days on-site. Two seasons of dry foundation since.
Pooling water is the symptom. The cause might be a downspout 30 feet away, a settled neighbour grade, or a broken weeping tile. We diagnose first, quote the cheapest fix that actually solves it, and skip the upsell.
Kanata. Drainage solutions across Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood, and Morgan's Grant. Clay soils mean slow surface drainage — French drains and proper regrading solve most Kanata water problems.
Barrhaven. Builder-grade drainage often leaves water pooling in side yards across Half Moon Bay, Stonebridge, and Longfields. Downspout extensions and surface regrading are common fixes.
Orleans. Drainage work across Avalon, Fallingbrook, and Chapel Hill. Older Orleans homes often need weeping tile repair plus exterior grading.
Nepean. Drainage across Centrepointe, Tanglewood, and Crestview. Mature tree roots disrupt natural drainage paths — we route around root systems with French drains.
Stittsville. Rural-edge drainage for Jackson Trails and Crossing Bridge Estates. Septic and well placement awareness is part of the work.
Gloucester. Drainage solutions across Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, and Hunt Club. Salt-route exposure means proper discharge routing matters more here.
Manotick. Estate drainage across Mahogany, Manotick Estates, and Long Island. Larger lots and Rideau-adjacent properties need bigger systems — typical full-system $6,000-$12,000.
Riverside South. Builder-grade drainage often needs help on Honey Gables and Quinn's Pointe new builds. Side-yard regrading and downspout extension are the common fixes.
Centretown. Tight-lot drainage across the Golden Triangle and Sandy Hill. Heritage downpours and shared property lines — solutions need to be precise and neighbour-aware.
Westboro. Heritage home drainage across Westboro Beach and Highland Park. Older weeping tile often needs repair or replacement during foundation work.
Alta Vista. Drainage across Pleasant Park, Faircrest Heights, and Hawthorne Meadows. Mature trees and natural slopes are the recurring drainage issues.
The Glebe. Heritage drainage solutions across Lansdowne, Patterson Creek, and Brown's Inlet. Tight lots and original century-home drainage often need a full rebuild.
Spot fixes (downspout redirects, single regrade): $400-$1,200. Section drainage with French drain or weeping tile: $1,200-$4,000. Full property drainage systems: $4,000-$10,000+. Final quote after on-site assessment.
Signs include pooling water 24+ hours after rain, settled pavers near downspouts, dark soil near the foundation, mossy grass strips, basement seepage, or interlock that keeps sinking in the same spots.
No. About 30% of drainage problems are actually downspout-routing issues — a French drain would be overkill. We diagnose before quoting so you do not pay for more than the problem requires.
Yes. We can install surface channels and trench drains into existing interlock without a full rebuild. Below-grade French drains usually require lifting a section of pavers.
Most exterior drainage work does not. Connections to municipal storm sewers do. We confirm with the City of Ottawa during the on-site visit.
Spot fixes: 1 day. Section drainage: 2-3 days. Full system: 4-5+ days. Weather-sensitive — heavy rain can pause work.
Yes. We routinely combine drainage rework with interlock driveway, patio, and walkway installs. Coordinated trenching means lower total cost.
We handle the exterior side: weeping tile, grading, downspout routing. Interior basement waterproofing is a separate trade and we will refer you if that is what is needed.
Yes. We provide drainage solutions across Ottawa including Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester, Manotick, Riverside South, Centretown, Westboro, Alta Vista, and The Glebe.
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Tan block retaining wall with charcoal caps
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