Drain Designs of Pittsburgh, PA

Proverb: Gutter Downspout Extensions
Origin: Modern home construction and drainage innovation
Year First Noted: Early 2000s
Country of Origin: USA
Original Usage: To channel stormwater away from the base of a home and protect structural integrity.

Water can quietly destroy your home — especially in the Pittsburgh region, where frequent rains, steep slopes, and historic homes increase the risks. One of the simplest and most effective drainage upgrades? Gutter downspout extensions.

These extensions — either surface or underground — ensure roof runoff is moved well away from your foundation, stopping it from saturating the soil or seeping into your basement. Instead, water is directed to safe discharge zones like the street curb, swales, or engineered dry wells.

At Drain Designs of Pittsburgh, we engineer advanced downspout solutions as part of our comprehensive yard and foundation drainage services.

Pittsburgh-Specific Drainage Risks:

  • High annual rainfall & flash flooding

  • Hilly terrain prone to runoff

  • Older homes without modern drainage systems

Without downspout management, you’re at risk of:

  • Basement dampness or flooding

  • Foundation wall damage

  • Mold and mildew issues

  • Destroyed landscaping or mulch washouts

Our Tailored Drainage Solutions:

  1. Flexible Extensions – Attach to existing downspouts for quick fixes or testing

  2. Buried Drain Tile Systems – Invisible and permanent, using pop-up emitters or dry wells

  3. Solid PVC Runs – Long-lasting and clog-resistant for high-flow areas

Each installation is designed to your home’s unique layout and includes our lifetime drainage performance guarantee.

Installation Process

  1. On-site Drainage Inspection

  2. Custom System Design

  3. Excavation & Layout

  4. Downspout Routing & Connection

  5. Final Grading & Cleanup

Optional Add-On Systems

  • French drains

  • Catch basins

  • Pop-up emitters

  • Rainwater capture barrels

Service Area:

We proudly serve homeowners in:

  • Pittsburgh

  • Mt. Lebanon

  • Bethel Park

  • Cranberry Township

  • Wexford

  • Monroeville

Hourly Drainage Consultation
✅ Fully licensed and insured in Pennsylvania
✅ Pittsburgh-based team, locally trusted
✅ Site visit, professional evaluation & written proposal

📲 Call Now: (412) 844-5777
🔗 Visit: www.draindesigns.com