ExcaFix — French drain
French drain installed beside a Quebec foundation
RBQ Licence 5681-8941-01 • Greater Montreal

French drains in Montreal, South Shore & North Shore

French drain installation and repair, plus foundation crack repair by an RBQ-licensed team. The method, scope and applicable warranty terms are explained in writing before digging.

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Complete services for your foundation

A focused team for French drain work and foundation crack repair, with the method explained before work begins.

Show what will be buried.

A strong quote explains more than “replace the drain.” It identifies the source, wall protection, drain base, clean stone, water discharge and final grading.

  1. Before digging

    Diagnose and locate

    We confirm the moisture source and available drain access. Utility locating is requested before digging, with additional site-specific checks where needed.

  2. Excavation

    Protect the work zone

    Sloping, shoring, barriers and safe distances are adapted to the soil and depth. Spoil and machinery stay back from the edge.

  3. At footing level

    Build a readable drainage layer

    A drain of at least 100 mm sits on a stable base, with at least 150 mm of clean coarse aggregate beside and above it, then discharges to an authorized system.

  4. Before closing

    Document and finish

    Wall protection and connections are checked before backfill. Final grading moves surface water away from the foundation.

Simplified foundation drainage sectionDiagram showing a protected wall, footing, 100 millimetre drain, clean stone and grading that moves water away.GRADE MOVES WATER AWAYPROTECTED WALLDRAINAGE MEMBRANECLEAN STONE • MIN. 150 MMDRAIN • MIN. 100 MMFOOTINGUNDISTURBED OR COMPACTED BASEPRINCIPLE ILLUSTRATION • FINAL DESIGN DEPENDS ON SOIL AND BUILDING
Moisture and efflorescence diagnosis before choosing an intervention.
IllustrationMoisture and efflorescence diagnosis before choosing an intervention.
Compaction and final grading that move water away from the wall.
IllustrationCompaction and final grading that move water away from the wall.

How much does a French drain cost?

Our calculator gives you a realistic price range in under 30 seconds, based on the size of your home, the depth of the foundation and the soil type. Free, instant, and no personal information required.

  • Installation or targeted repair
  • 2026 Quebec market pricing
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Full installation • typical home (130 lin. ft)
$12,000 $18,000
Perimeter excavation≈ $6,750
Drain + drainage stone≈ $3,750
Waterproofing membrane≈ $2,250
Backfill and restoration≈ $2,250

The recognized experts in French drains

Diagnosis before work

The proposed method is based on the symptoms, site access and foundation conditions observed.

Displayed RBQ number 5681-8941-01

The licence number is shown on the quote so it can be checked before work begins.

Written warranty terms

When a warranty applies, its scope, duration and exclusions are stated in writing.

Active infiltration

Call us to describe the situation and confirm the next available appointment.

Detailed free quote

The proposed work, pricing and relevant conditions are explained in writing.

Local service area

French drain and foundation crack work across Montreal, the South Shore and North Shore.

Your questions, our answers

Common market ranges are about $10,000 to $25,000 for a new installation and $3,000 to $8,000 for a partial repair. These figures are indicative only: depth, length, soil, access and the actual scope of work can change the price.

Understand the problem before digging.

Describe the visible signs and receive initial guidance. The on-site quote then confirms access, method and price.

Personal follow-up after your requestWritten terms based on the workRBQ 5681-8941-01Greater Montreal South and North Shores

Tell us what is happening around your foundation.

A few details are enough to identify the right service. Exact measurements are not required at this stage.

  1. 1Your situation
  2. 2Our callback
  3. 3Site visit if needed
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Get a clear quote

No obligation. Your information remains confidential.

Tell us what is happening around your foundation.

A few details are enough to identify the right service. Exact measurements are not required at this stage.

  1. 1Your situation
  2. 2Our callback
  3. 3Site visit if needed
RBQ licensed contractor 5681-8941-01
5 useful fieldsFollow-up during business hours

Get a clear quote

No obligation. Your information remains confidential.