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Why is Water Pooling Near My Gutter Leader or Downspout?

Noticing water pooling near your gutter downspout? This isn’t just a minor annoyance — it’s a warning sign that could lead to serious foundation problems if left unaddressed. When your gutter system can’t properly channel water away from your home, that pooling water can seep into your foundation, causing cracks, basement leaks, and even structural damage over time. The most common culprits include clogged gutters filled with leaves and debris, improperly sloped drainage pipes (which should have at least 1/8th inch slope per foot), or clogged or broken downspouts. Even in Cleveland’s clay soil, water should never collect around your home’s perimeter.
At Adelio’s, we don’t believe in quick fixes that leave you with recurring problems. Our waterproofing experts will identify exactly why water is pooling near your downspout and provide real, long-term solutions tailored to your specific situation. Sometimes the fix is as simple as repairing a broken downspout bell or entry point or identifying and repairing the broken downspout discharge line underground that channel water safely away from your property. We take pride in solving water management problems that keep foundations stable and dry—not just treating symptoms. With over 50 years of honest service in Northeast Ohio, we understand the unique drainage challenges homeowners face in our region.

Our comprehensive drainage solutions include:

Professional Drain Cleaning and Inspections

Full cleaning of all exterior downspout drains, storm and sanitary sewer main laterals, catch basins, and/or yard drains, and then televising of each drain and its existing piping to ensure it flows properly, and notice issues the cleaning equipment cannot feel.

We also offer this service for individual drains or sewers.

Professional Downspout

Extensions that direct water safely away from your foundation and to approved areas (if no storm sewer system is available and the municipality approves of the work requested)

Underground Drainage

Systems that channel water into the existing storm sewer system and off your property

French Drains and Large Yard Drainage

Projects for properties with significant drainage challenges

Regular Maintenance

Programs to keep your drainage system functioning properly year-round

Our Proven Solutions:

Professional Assessment:

Our experts thoroughly evaluate your basement issues to identify the root causes

Customized Repair Plans:

We develop solutions specific to your home’s needs, not one-size-fits-all approaches

Quality Waterproofing Systems:

Exterior and interior waterproofing options to keep water from reaching your basement foundation in the first place

Structural Reinforcement:

Carbon fiber straps and support beams to stabilize and strengthen bowing walls

Piering Systems:

Helical piers to support the homes foundation even when it was built on unstable soil

Drainage Solutions:

Properly installed drainage systems to direct water away from your foundation

Don’t wait until that small puddle becomes a major problem. Contact our waterproofing advisors today for a free, no-pressure inspection. We’ll help you find the cause and fix it for good—with honest answers and solutions that make sense for your home and budget.

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