Universal Home Improvement is the trusted French Drain Company serving San Francisco and San Mateo County. With over 37 years of experience, our French Drain specialists design and install systems that permanently redirect water away from your home—keeping your foundation safe and dry.

A French Drain system protects your home from costly water damage and foundation issues before they get worse. If you’ve noticed any of these warning signs, it may be time for a professional French Drain installation:

• Water in your Garage, Basement, or Crawl Space
• Pooling water around your Foundation, Driveway, or Yard
• Moldy smells or black mildew spots on walls or foundation
• Flooding in your front or backyard / standing water in your lawn
• Chipped concrete or crumbling foundation walls
• White residue or foam on basement walls
• Cracked foundation, patio ponding, or erosion around your home

If any of this sound familiar, don’t wait until the damage gets worse

• Family-Owned & Local – Serving San Francisco & San Mateo for over 37 years.
• Expert French Drain Installation – Customized solutions for your property.
• Licensed, Bonded & Insured – Work with a contractor you can trust.
• Fast, Free Estimates – No long waits—we provide bids in real-time.

100% Satisfaction & Work Guaranteed – Our work is built to last.

At Universal Home Improvement, we provide complete French Drain services across San Mateo & San Francisco, including:

• French Drain Installation – Redirect groundwater & surface water away from your home.
• Foundation French Drains – Protect your foundation from costly water damage.
• Yard French Drain Systems – Stop soggy lawns, patios, and driveways.
• Crawl Space French Drains
• Basement French Drains and Waterproofing – Keep your living areas dry.
• French Drain Repair
• French Drain Inspection
• French Drain Replacement – Fix failed or outdated systems.
• French Drain Estimates

As a family-owned French Drain company, Universal Home Improvement has been protecting homes in the Bay Area for nearly four decades. Every project is overseen by our owner and general contractor, Mark, who personally designs the perfect drainage solution for your home.

When you hire us, you get:

• A dedicated French Drain contractor who listens to your needs.
• A proven system designed to last for decades.
• A local company that only serves San Mateo & San Francisco counties.

At Universal Home Improvement, Inc., we believe all French drain projects are not created equal. Every project is unique, and our team ensures the right materials, design, and drainage system are used to build walls that last a lifetime.

We take pride in our “no wait” bid system, allowing us to provide estimates quickly and in real-time. Upon requesting a FREE ESTIMATE, our Drainage Expert, General Contractor, and owner, Mark, will personally inspect your home. He will measure, take photos, and design the perfect drainage system for your needs

• Free Estimates
• Fast Scheduling
• Permanent Solutions

Don’t let water problems ruin your home and yard. Universal Home Improvement provides expert French drain services across San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, with results backed by a 100% Satisfaction & Work Guarantee.