Downspout Drain Pipe Installation - Underground Downspout Drainage

In this video I will show you how to do a downspout drain installation. I installed my downspout drainage system underground. If you want a dry basement or crawlspace it is very important to divert water away from your house using corrugated pipe that is solid. Your guttering system should get tied into this drainage system so some would call this a guttering drain. Hope this video helps you keep rain water out of your basement or crawlspace!

Timestamps
Intro: 00:00
Who to call before you dig (811) 00:36
Which pipe to install for the downspout drainage system 00:46
How to rough in corrugated pipe around the downspout 01:22
How to intersect two downspout drains 01:54
How to install a "T" fitting 02:08
How deep to place the downspout drainage pipe 03:21
How to extend the corrugated pipe using a coupling 04:04


Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank god for excavating equipment! Checkout the timestamps below to navigate the video👇

Who to call before you dig (811) 00:36
Which pipe to install for the downspout drainage system 00:46
How to rough in corrugated pipe around the downspout 01:22
How to intersect two downspout drains 01:54
How to install a "T" fitting 02:08
How deep to place the downspout drainage pipe 03:21
How to extend the corrugated pipe using a coupling 04:04

[johncollins]

You were talking about your craw space. One thing I did & I'm glad I done it was pour a concrete floor in mine. Xtra money but I think it was well worth it. Have a wonderful rest of the day

[cannashiva]

nice to see water drain away from the foundation-! keep it UP!

[ckuiper]

Niice.. I just didn't want to clean gutters so I enhanced this concept at my carport. I used Perforated 4" drainage pipe and wrapped it in a drainage pipe sock and buried it beneath filtration fabric topped with decorative rocks and changed over to a solid drainage pipe after that length was established.

Where my downspouts penetrate into the concrete walkway, I installed a piece of 1/4" galvanized hardware cloth on the bottom of the gutter - making sure I could remove the gutter from the gutter adapter at the drainage pipe to completely and totally eliminate any possibility of getting the drainage pipe clogged is things went through the gutter (which they do).

I also used a gutter guard at the top of the gutter where the downtube connects, perhaps overkill, but eventually I removed the top and now I really do not need to clean the gutter from a ladder, I just pull the down tube out and remove the hardware cloth to clean it as needed.

After doing Extensive research on gutter guards, it is my belief that the best gutter covers are the stainless steel mesh by Gutterglove - TIP: Get the 4 footers and buy in Quantity not special buys at Depot. Difference can be upwards of over $1/ foot!

[bobt]

Great video! One suggestion is to use solid PVC pipe to ensure it doesn’t get compromised and No roots chase the water.. Also use “Y” instead of “T”s..😎

[T.E.P.]

Great video .... hope a ton of people get to see this so they get a chance to learn what is takes outside the home to keep the integrity of a home. almost to 40k subs Josh!!!! You will be there in a week. BET??

[gergemall]

Super great job Josh . Much continued support and success with your channels .

[nickcollins]

I use to do this alot when I worked for an demolition/excavation company and we did it quite differently

[noereyes]

I'm watching your videos in Canada

[JoseNLopez-uptx]

Saludos bendiciones Josh gracias x videos con excelente información. Muchos calurosos abrazos a la familia desde indianapolis Indiana 🇬🇹🙏❤️

[larrybowers]

As always enjoyed the video and the explanations! Can’t wait to see the garage video.

[dianivanov]

Very good video but just a question. Many people say that corrugated pipe is not good but in the north they are wrong. It’s much better during the winter season vs the pvc pipe. My question is do you think if there is no clean out would be a problem for such a long run of pipe? Shingle gravel is gonna be a problem if there is no chance to clean it…
Thanks

[weekendhomeprojects]

Did you consider schedule 4 PVC like ole Gate City Foundation uses?

[robertjames-life]

I have soil envy. My soil has more rocks than you could imagine, even with a backhoe it’s brutal.

[joesoots]

How would you terminate those underground drain pipes in a subdivision with a concrete curb? No ditch available.

[delta]

You were talking about the next house that you’re gonna start, how long does it take you on a build since you work another job?

[troymajor]

Just courious, why didn't you use a ditchwitch, and how did you set your grade. Shedule 40 would have be better but lot more expensive. Looks good bud !

[heatworkmusic]

Good work! How much do contractors normally charge for this? Like per linear foot

[Jawed]

Hey Josh, great video! I just subscribed. I’m still a bit confused with one thing when it comes to downspout drainage installation. I’m about to start it at my house and I wanted to tackle it myself even though I know close to nothing. Do you actually need gravel/river rocks to fill your trench and surround the pipe? Or just fill it back up with dirt? My yard only has red clay, hard to work with that.
Thank you!

[beachboardfan]

Why that stuff instead of PVC? That stuff seems pretty shit, like those T's are 100% gunna leak and eventually cause a small sink hole above them.