08/28/2026
A Closer Look at Drain Tile
Drain tile plays an important role in managing groundwater around a basement foundation.
Installed along the base of the foundation, drain tile gives groundwater a controlled place to go rather than allowing it to build up and create pressure around the foundation. As water reaches the drain tile, it is collected and directed toward the sump pit, where it can be pumped safely away from the home.
Once the installation is complete and the concrete is replaced, the drain tile is hidden beneath the basement floor, but it continues working whenever groundwater is present.
It may be out of sight, but drain tile plays an important role in keeping a basement dry.