Exterior Drainage That Protects Your Foundation

ADS® solid triple‑wall pipe, correct slope, and clean discharges. We don’t install black corrugated pipe — and we still hand‑dig most runs to protect your lawn.

Locally Owned

Lifetime Warranty

5-Star Rated in Ohio, Columbus

At Spartan we only use high-quality drainage pipes from ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems). We will never install black corrugated piping, which is prone to poor fall, shifting, becoming brittle over time, and moving far less water than a high-quality pipe. The vast majority of our buried downspout jobs are still dug by hand. We do this to preserve your grass and yard, ensuring the best appearance and minimal disruption to your home.

Why Exterior Drainage Matters

What happens during a rainfall? (620 gallons example)

Buried downspouts, french drains, curtain drains, catch basins and more. These methods of surface and roof water removal are critical to your home’s health. A single inch of rainfall on a 1,000-square-foot roof can send over 620 gallons of water through your gutters. To put that into perspective, that’s enough water to fill more than ten 50-gallon rain barrels. This highlights how a seemingly small amount of rain can lead to a massive volume of water that needs to be properly managed to protect your home.

Why dumping water near the foundation is dangerous

Buried downspouts, also known as underground downspout extensions, are a highly effective way to protect your home’s foundation from water damage. When it rains, gutters collect water from your roof, and downspouts are designed to channel it away. However, if your downspouts simply dump water near the foundation, the soil can become oversaturated. This pooling water can exert pressure on your foundation, lead to cracks and shifting, and even cause basement flooding.

How buried downspouts fix the problem

By burying the downspout drainage lines, you re-direct the water through a system of pipes that carry it a safe distance away from the house, ideally to the street where the city storm drain system can permanently remove the water. This prevents water from collecting around the foundation, which in turn reduces the risk of soil erosion, hydrostatic pressure, and other structural issues.

What We Install

Buried Downspouts

Solid, smooth-wall runs with proper fall.

French / Curtain Drains

Collect surface & shallow groundwater.

Catch Basins

Intercept yard low spots and drive water to discharge.

Cleanouts & Adapters

Service access and tight transitions from gutters.

Choosing the Right System

Type	Best For	Key Benefits
Buried Downspouts	Roof runoff management	ADS® smooth-wall pipe; min 1/4" per-foot fall; clean discharge
French / Curtain Drain	Surface & shallow groundwater	Gravel + fabric wrapped line routes water away
Catch Basins	Low spots & pooling areas	Captures sheet flow; ties into discharge line

Buried Downspout Components

Downspout Adapter – An adapter is used to connect the downspout to the underground drainage pipe.
Underground Pipe - This is the pipe that is buried in a trench. It is typically a solid (non-perforated) tripe wall polyethylene plasic to prevent water from seeping into the surrounding soil near the foundation. The pipe is installed with a continuous downward slope of at least 1/4 inch per foot to ensure the water flows away from the house.
Cleanout – A cleanout is often installed at the connection point to allow for easy access to the pipe for clearing any clogs from leaves, dirt, or other debris.
Discharge Point – This is where the underground pipe ends and the water is released. The best discharge point is in the street or other storm drain but it is common to discharge downhill and as far as possible from home in the country. The discharge point must be located a safe distance from the house and in an area that can handle the volume of water.

Our Standards:

ADS® quality pipe only • No black corrugated • Many lines hand‑dug for minimal yard impact • Proper slope & compacted bedding.

Lifetime Warranty

All exterior drainage installations are backed by a transferable lifetime warranty — ensuring long-term performance and peace of mind.

5-Star Service

Locally trusted team in Columbus, OH — hand-dug installations for minimal lawn disturbance and a clean finish.

High-Quality Materials

We use ADS® smooth-wall piping — never black corrugated — for durability, proper slope, and maximum water flow.

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   Misty Ryan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spartan Wall Repair came out and took care of me just like they said they would.  I had some uneasiness because my house is old and notorious for things not going to plan and when things took a turn for the worse, these guys were great and stood behind their word. I had beams installed and a full wall repair.  I need some other repair done on another wall and I  will be using Spartan Wall Repair for all future basement repairs. They were also very polite and explained things to me especially when I had questions.  Great group!
  
 
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   Bonnie Kaltenbach 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The retaining wall between myself and neighbor was leaning really bad.  I could not walk between my AC unit and the wall.  Spartan Wall Repair was able to “push” the existing wall back into place and installed a French drain to help it stay in place.  They scheduled work on one of the hottest days but still got it done.  The crew was very professional and did a great job.  I highly recommended Spartan for wall and drainage issues.
  
 
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   Sindhuri Vh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently found few cracks in my basement wall and floor, and Spartan did an outstanding job repairing it. A special thank you to Dave for his excellent service! He was punctual, friendly, professional, and took the time to ensure the work was completed properly. The entire process was smooth and stress-free, and the quality of the work exceeded my expectations. I’m extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend Spartan to anyone in need of basement repair services.
  
 
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   Faith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John and his crew did an awesome job in our crawlspace. We did not have enough support and we were starting to see cracks between the ceiling and the walls in our house. We were way over priced by another company and we wanted another estimate. Spartan is way cheaper in price so of course we went with them. It's been a month or two since they did the work and I'm telling you what it is paying off, I barely see cracks between my ceiling and walls. I was impressed that the cracks are closing back, amazing work by Spartan. They are also a Veteran company we should support more veterans and their hard work! Thank you John so much for your honesty in the quote and your professionalism. When we are ready to encapsulate we will definitely be calling you. Thank you again.  God bless!! 😊
  
 
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   Paige Green 
 
 
 
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   Patti Flinn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spartan put in a french drain a short while ago. During the last windstorm one of my trees uprooted and took a portion of the drain with it. I called Spartan and they came out quickly, found the portion that had been displaced, made sure it was uninjured and put it back. The water hasn't been pooling against my house since the drain went in and I'm very happy with it and Spartan's service.
  
 
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   Bill Abrams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company! Outstanding group of guys. Dave, John, Zach, Atilio. Top notch!! Great workmanship at an affordable price. Have used Spartan on multiple jobs and will continue to use them in the future!
  
 
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   Andrew Elliott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spartan wall repair and Joe did a fantastic job. When I called and explained I had an interior wall that needed repair they came out the next day. After they looked at it we got the repair scheduled and I couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs wall or basement repair.