Memphis clay soil holds water against foundations for days after rain, driving hydrostatic pressure that cracks walls and lets water in. Shelby Yard designs and installs foundation drainage systems that intercept water before it reaches your home.
Foundation drainage systems intercept groundwater and surface runoff before it reaches your foundation walls, using perimeter drain pipe, waterproofing membrane, and proper grading to redirect water to a safe outlet.
Every foundation drainage project follows a proven four-step process built for Memphis conditions.
Inspect existing grading, identify water entry points and soil conditions
Excavate perimeter to footing depth to expose the foundation wall
Apply waterproofing membrane, install perforated drain pipe in gravel bed
Backfill with drainage aggregate, restore grade sloping away from foundation
Transparent ranges — your final quote depends on linear footage, depth, and site conditions.
Weeping tile system at footing level around affected walls
Membrane + drain board + perimeter pipe — the most permanent solution
Interior perimeter channel when exterior excavation is not possible
We've worked in Memphis clay for years and design systems that account for local soil behavior, rainfall patterns, and foundation types common in this area.
We tell you when interior drainage is sufficient and when exterior excavation is truly needed — no upselling work your foundation doesn't require.
Foundation drainage is just one part of the picture. We integrate it with grading, downspout routing, and yard drainage for a total solution.
Serving Memphis and surrounding Shelby County communities.
A free site visit is all it takes to find out which system your home needs. We typically schedule assessments within a few business days.