Perimeter Drainage in Vancouver
We flush, repair, and replace perimeter drains that cause wet basements or water pooling around Vancouver foundations.
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Vancouver's rain puts steady pressure on foundation drainage. If a perimeter drain, also called weeping tile, is clogged or collapsed, water can collect against the foundation or enter the basement or crawlspace. Right Choice Plumbing provides flushing, camera inspection, spot repair, and full replacement in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Coquitlam.
Many older Vancouver homes still have clay-tile or thin-wall perforated PVC perimeter drains. Root intrusion, silt, and ground settlement can block or damage them over time. Depending on their condition, they may need hydro-jetting or replacement with perforated HDPE pipe wrapped in filter fabric and bedded in clean drain rock.
We begin with a camera inspection through available cleanouts and check the property for wet ground near the foundation, efflorescence on basement walls, or mineral staining at the rim joist. The findings determine whether the system needs flushing, a spot repair, or full replacement with a new sump and discharge.
Typical project range: CAD 500 - 25000. The final quote depends on access, materials and the work confirmed during diagnosis.
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Cleaning and flushing
The most common perimeter-drain cleaning service in Vancouver is a hydro-flush. We run a high-pressure jetter from a catch basin or cleanout to remove silt, soft roots, and collected debris. Most cleanings take one visit. We then inspect the pipe by camera so you can see its condition.
Spot repairs
A collapsed, cracked, root-damaged, or disconnected section of perimeter drain may be suitable for a spot repair. We locate and excavate the failed section, replace it with perforated HDPE pipe wrapped in filter fabric and bedded in clean drain rock, then reconnect and backfill it. This can cost less than full replacement when the rest of the system is in good condition.
Full replacement
Full replacement may be needed when clay tile has collapsed in several places, original 1960s perforated PVC has become brittle, or the system was installed incorrectly. The work includes excavation around the foundation, removal of the old drain, new perforated HDPE pipe set in clean drain rock, filter fabric, required catch basins, and a connection to the storm-water line. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation.
Pricing transparency
Perimeter-drainage cost depends on the home's footprint, drain depth, equipment access, and the amount of driveway, walkway, or patio that must be removed and replaced. A hydro-flush is less expensive than full replacement on a large lot. We provide a written flat-rate quote and include the camera footage behind our recommendation.
Recent jobs
A look at real perimeter drainage service jobs our Vancouver plumbers have completed - diagnostics, repairs, installations, and finished results.
Our service promise
Every perimeter drainage service job we take on is backed by licensed BC plumbers, upfront fair pricing, and our workmanship warranty. No surprise fees, no high-pressure upsells - just fast, fair & honest work across Vancouver, North & West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Coquitlam, with true 24/7 emergency coverage when you need it.
What sets us apart
We treat your home like our own - clean boots, drop cloths, tidy work, and a friendly face from start to finish.
No surprise fees and no high-pressure upsells. You get the price before we start the work, every single time.
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Our crew handles plumbing, gas, hot water tanks, and drainage to code.
From burst pipes to blocked drains, we move fast. Same-day appointments and true 24/7 emergency coverage.
Common questions
Brands we service
Whether you need premium fixtures or standard models, our licensed Vancouver plumbers have the skills and parts to get your perimeter drainage service job done right.
High-pressure flushing clears silt, root buildup, and debris from an existing perimeter drain and can help maintain flow during Vancouver rain.
We record the perimeter drain through accessible cleanouts so you can see its condition before deciding on work.
Where one section of the perimeter drain has collapsed or root-invaded, we excavate that area only and replace with modern perforated HDPE.
Excavation around the foundation, new perforated HDPE drain bedded in clean drain rock and wrapped in filter fabric, new sump and discharge line.
We install sump pumps and pits, replace failed pumps, and run discharge lines that carry water away from the foundation.
Older Vancouver homes sometimes have storm and sanitary tied together. We separate them where required by current municipal code.
Perimeter Drainage Service service area
Right Choice Plumbing offers perimeter drainage service throughout Greater Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton - one call, one crew, one accountability.
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