Clogging drain pipes
Suffering from limited lifespan, the French drain has it’s disadvantages and is often not the best choice.
Dangerous situations
Installing a French drain often has its risks. Digging along underground cables or gas pipes is never safe.
Foundation problems
To avoid affecting the home’s foundation, you must dig further away from the house and now to deep. You may have to deal with serious problems otherwise.
Pipes that clog
The French drain pipes can easily clog over time because of muddy soil or water and sediment. The system can fail if installed underground, but is as likely to clog above the ground as well.