The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Buckhead & West Atlanta
Underground Gutter Drainage in Buckhead & West Atlanta
Buried lines that take downspout water away from your foundation, walkways and landscaping instead of dumping it at the base of the wall.
- Downspouts Taken Underground
- Foundation Protection
- A+ Rated by the BBB
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Buckhead & West Atlanta
- Water carried away from the foundation
- Lines routed around hardscape
- Existing drains checked on estimate
- One point of contact throughout
Quick answer
Underground Gutter Drainage in Atlanta, GA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Buckhead and West Atlanta takes downspouts underground, piping roof water through buried lines to a safe outlet such as daylight, a drywell or a storm connection, so it stays off foundations, planting beds and walkways from Buckhead to Marietta and Douglasville. New pipe is laid with our drainage partners, and we stay your point of contact. Call (770) 213-1621 or book online.
A downspout that empties at the base of the wall only moves the problem a few feet. The water follows the backfill down along the foundation, collects against the slab, and slowly undermines patios, steps and walkways. Underground drainage sends it through buried lines instead and releases it where it can do no harm.
In metro Atlanta, where red clay sheds a summer downpour instead of soaking it up, that matters more than the yearly totals suggest. It works best paired with clean gutters and a BroGuard mesh guard, so pine straw and grit never reach the pipe.
Underground drainage in metro Atlanta
Getting downspout water off your slab, your walkways and your lot
Where each downspout empties decides where the trouble starts. Here is how we choose a route and an outlet, how to spot a buried line that has stopped working, and how to keep a new one from clogging.
Atlanta gets about 50 inches of rain a year, with long soaking winter rains and short, heavy summer thunderstorms, and every downspout on the house runs hard. Red clay does not take that water in quickly, so a stream at the base of the wall runs along the foundation and across the lot. Over a few seasons it washes out planting beds, cracks patio edges and lifts walkway panels and steps.
There is a safety side as well. A downspout that drains across a driveway or the front walk leaves a slick sheet of water right where people step. Taking it underground clears that path, and when a driveway is in the way, we can often reroute the downspout to another corner first so nobody has to cut the concrete.
New lines are laid by our drainage partners, while the Lithia Springs team runs the project from the estimate to the final water test. Existing buried drains get checked on the same visit.
Signs a buried drain has stopped working
- The ground around the drain inlet stays soft or wet days after a storm.
- Puddles form along the path of the buried line.
- The gutter or downspout backs up and spills even right after a cleaning.
- You can see leaves or grit packed into the drain opening.
- The outlet stays dry while the downspout above it is running.
Routing choices on metro Atlanta lots
| Situation | Typical route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Downspout at a front corner over a walkway | Buried line under the planting bed to an outlet past the walk | Keeps the walking path dry and the bed from washing out |
| Downspout halfway along a driveway | Reroute the downspout to a corner, then go underground | Avoids cutting into the driveway |
| 1960s ranch on a hilly lot with the back patio downhill | Line along the patio edge to daylight further downhill | The patio stops flooding in a summer storm |
| Raised deck with an under-deck ceiling | The deck ceiling’s downspout tied into the same buried line | One outlet handles roof and deck water together |
Protect the pipe before it goes in the ground
A clog at the gutter is a quick cleaning. A clog three feet into a buried line means drain-clearing equipment and a separate bill, with no promise it stays clear. That is why we treat underground drainage as the last of three parts that work together:
- A gutter that carries the storm.Properly sized gutters that hold their pitch, so water reaches the downspout instead of spilling mid-run. If yours sags or leaks, gutter repair comes first, because overflow skips the drain completely.
- A guard that stops the debris.BroGuard stainless micro-mesh keeps oak leaves, pine straw, sweetgum balls and red clay grit out of the trough, so they never wash into the pipe.
- A buried line to a safe outlet.With clean water coming down, the line only has to carry rain, which is the job it was built for.
Find out where your downspout water is really going before the rain does it for you. Call (770) 213-1621
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More Ways We Help Buckhead to Douglasville Homeowners
Keep the water moving from the roof edge all the way to the outlet.
Clean troughs and flushed downspouts mean less grit and leaf litter washing into buried lines.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsThe guard leg of the trifecta: fine metal mesh that keeps debris from ever reaching the drain.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsDrainage, fascia and deck ceilings planned together so roof water has one clear path off the lot.
Learn more Gutter RepairOverflow from a sagging or undersized gutter bypasses the drain entirely. Fix the gutter first.
Learn more Under-Deck CeilingsCollect the water dripping through a raised deck and send it into the same buried drainage.
Learn more Free estimateRequest a Free EstimateTell us what is going on with your metro Atlanta gutters. A local Solutionist walks the roofline, explains what you actually need and leaves a written price. No pressure, no obligation.
Book my free estimate or call (770) 213-1621How it works
Following the Water Off Your Lot
- 1Trace each downspout
A Solutionist notes where every downspout empties and where water collects after rain.
- 2Choose the route
We pick a path and an outlet that keep water away from the foundation and hardscape.
- 3Lay the line
New buried pipe goes in with our drainage partners and ties into the downspouts.
- 4Run a test
Water goes down each downspout so we can confirm the line drains freely.
Why the Brothers
Why Buckhead to Douglasville Homeowners Call the Brothers
Most drainage problems begin with a gutter that is undersized or clogged. We fix the source before burying anything.
When a drainage partner lays new pipe, the Lithia Springs team still runs the project and answers your calls.
Foundations, patios, steps and walkways all suffer when downspouts dump at the wall. Buried lines move the water past them.
Matthew Prewett’s team works out of Thornton Road in Lithia Springs and is A+ rated by the BBB.
Year-round
Your Atlanta gutter calendar
How the year plays out on metro Atlanta rooflines, and what our crews are doing in each stretch.
- Fall · Sep to NovLeaf drop clean-outs
Oak leaves, pine straw and sweetgum balls cleared from troughs and outlets before the winter rains settle in.
- Winter · Dec to FebWinter rain calls
Some of the wettest weeks of the Atlanta year. Overflow, clog and pulled-loose calls handled ahead of the next front.
- Spring · Mar to MayPollen season
The yellow coat of pine and oak pollen flushed out of the outlets, and BroGuard installed before summer.
- Summer · Jun to AugThunderstorm season
Short, heavy afternoon storms. Downspout upgrades, underground drainage and new seamless gutters sized for the burst.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Buckhead to Douglasville Homes.
Reviews
What Atlanta Homeowners Say
“Brothers Gutters did a great job! I’m very particular and they met all my expectations. Very satisfied with my gutters and the service provided by the installers, who were on time, clean, knowledgeable and responsive to all my concerns. I would highly recommend them!”
Posted on Google“The team (Adam D., Daveion B., and Mark M.) were professional and worked really hard on installing my new gutters. Adam was in constant communication with me through out this process!!! The house looks 100% better, thank you for your service!”
Posted on Google“Called they made an appointment to come out a few days later. Sent an estimate immediately. Scheduled and completed the project when it was scheduled. Worked out beautifully.”
Posted on GoogleUnderground Drainage Questions, Answered
From each downspout, a buried pipe runs to an outlet well away from the house: open ground where it can daylight, a drywell, or a storm connection. That keeps it off the foundation, out of the planting beds and away from walkways.
Watch for water pooling in the yard along the line, a soggy patch around the drain opening, or gutters that overflow again right after a cleaning. Now and then you can see the blockage right at the drain opening. When in doubt, have a Solutionist take a look during a free estimate.
In many cases. At participating Brothers locations, clearing existing underground drains can be added to a gutter cleaning, so call (770) 213-1621 to confirm for your address and tell us about the buried lines when you book. If a cleaning will not fix the line, you will hear what the next step is.
Downspouts and drains are built to last, using materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, PVC or copper. Even durable lines clog if leaves and grit get in, which is why keeping the gutters above them clean matters.
Three things working together: gutters sized right and in good repair, a mesh guard covering every run, and buried drainage that takes the water well away from the house. That combination is the strongest protection a home can have. The guard is there because a clog underground usually means hiring a drain routing company, which is costly and not guaranteed.
Often not. A common fix is to move the downspout to another side of the house and go underground from there, where the soil is easier to dig. If a downspout on your Smyrna or Marietta home empties right onto the driveway, rerouting is usually the first option we look at, and it also stops water from running across concrete that turns slick in a storm.
Yes. On a slope, roof water should go to a controlled outlet rather than sheeting across the yard, where it can wash out red clay and saturate the ground near the house. Buried lines take it somewhere safe, and on clay we usually favor daylight or a storm connection over a drywell. If you want it in before summer storm season, ask during a spring estimate.
Service area
Buckhead and West Atlanta communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crew, seamless gutters formed on site and free written estimates. Call (770) 213-1621 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Acworth
- Austell
- Avondale Estates
- Brookhaven
- Brooks
- Buckhead
- Cartersville
- Chamblee
- Clarkston
- Dallas
- Decatur
- Doraville
- Douglasville
- Downtown Atlanta
- Druid Hills
- Dunwoody
- East Atlanta
- Emerson
- Experiment
- Fairburn
- Fairmount
- Fayetteville
- Grant Park
- Griffin
- Hampton
- Haralson
- Hiram
- Inman Park
- Kennesaw
- Kirkwood
- Lithia Springs
- Mableton
- Marietta
- Midtown
- Newnan
- Northlake
- Palmetto
- Peachtree City
- Powder Springs
- Rydal
- Sandy Springs
- Scottdale
- Senoia
- Sharpsburg
- Smyrna
- Tyrone
- Vinings
- Virginia-Highland
- West Atlanta
- West Midtown
- White
- Winston
Free estimates
Is your downspout water pooling against the house?
A Solutionist will trace every downspout and leave a free written plan to carry the water off your lot.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Buckhead & West Atlanta · (770) 213-1621 · Serving Buckhead, West Atlanta and the surrounding metro
Locally Owned in Lithia Springs, GA · A+ Rated by the BBB