A single inch of rain on an average roof sends well over a thousand gallons of water to your downspouts. If that water exits right next to the house, it soaks the soil against your foundation — the leading cause of wet basements, cracked walkways and washed-out garden beds.
Diversion solutions we install
- Downspout extensions sized to carry water away from the foundation
- Splash blocks to spread and slow discharge
- Flip-up and roll-out extensions for walkways and mowing areas
- Re-routed downspouts to send water to better drainage points
- Rain barrel connections for homeowners who want to reuse water
Part of a complete gutter system
Diversion works best on a clean, properly pitched system. We often combine it with gutter cleaning and downspout repairs so water flows from roof edge to safe ground without a single weak link.
How it works — step by step
- 1
Walk the property
We watch where water exits and how the ground slopes.
- 2
Recommend
You get a simple plan and price for each downspout.
- 3
Install
Extensions and splash blocks are fitted and secured.
- 4
Verify
We run water to confirm it drains away from the house.
Rainwater Diversion near you
We provide rainwater diversion across Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk County, including:
- Worcester, MA
- Shrewsbury, MA
- Northborough, MA
- Westborough, MA
- Milford, MA
- Southbridge, MA
- Gardner, MA
- Clinton, MA
- Webster, MA
- Holden, MA
- Uxbridge, MA
- Auburn, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Leominster, MA
- Framingham, MA
- Marlborough, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Chelmsford, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Watertown, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Somerville, MA
- Newton, MA
- Medford, MA
- Concord, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Quincy, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Weymouth, MA
- Franklin, MA
- Dedham, MA
- Walpole, MA
- Cohasset, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Sharon, MA
- Boston, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Revere, MA
- Winthrop, MA
Rainwater Diversion FAQs
How far should downspouts discharge from the house?
A common guideline is several feet from the foundation, more where the ground slopes toward the house. We'll recommend the right length for your yard.
Can extensions get in the way of mowing?
We offer flip-up and roll-out options that tuck away when not needed.
