--- title: "Pest Control Hampton Roads | VA Pro Exterminator & Termite Treatments" source_url: "https://www.prioritypest.com/french-drains" page_path: "/french-drains" page_type: "generic" crawled_at: "2026-09-15T14:54:19Z" content_changed_at: "2026-09-15T14:54:19Z" content_unchanged_days: 0 observed_days: 0 --- Pest Control Hampton Roads | VA Pro Exterminator & Termite Treatments Pest Control Fire Ant Solutions Termite Treatments Termite and Moisture Letters Mosquito Control Other Pest Services Free Home Inspections Home Pest Protection Guide Moisture Control Crawl Space Encapsulation Dehumidifiers French Drains Fungus Treatment Sump Pumps Vapor Barriers Foundation Repair Floor Joist Repair Subfloor Repair Sill Beam Repair Pier Support Systems Attic Insulation Services Crawl Space Insulation Crawl Space Doors Crawl Space Vents Company About Contact Make A Payment Financing Available Employment FAQ Testimonials Referral Bonus French Drains French Drains French drains are trenches filled with gravel and a perforated pipe wrapped in cloth. This system filters water and redirects surface moisture away from the house. The French drain is installed up against the foundation of the home, catching all the water attempting to weep through underneath the slab or into the crawl space. Here is something to consider when deciding whether you need a French drain; for instance, if you have Priority Pest treat your home for termites, the technician sprays pesticides around the perimeter of your house. If there is environmental moisture or standing water sitting up against the foundation of the house, it will quickly dilute the pesticides. That is a waste of the money you spent on treating your home for termites. Also, standing water in a crawl space is another concern that a French drain can prohibit, as the fungus growth , termites , and rotting wood that can come along with water in a crawl space. We know that each house is different, so the inspectors draw up a customized graph for each home, pointing out the areas of concern where water is, or could be, leaking through the foundation and causing problems under the home. We take great pride and care in how we dig our french drains. We always have Miss Utility mark the yard for any gas lines, cable, electric and etc. We know some yards have the best grass in the neighborhood, and we don't want to ruin all your hard work. So when we dig, we lay plastic out next to the trench and pile all the dirt on our tarps, and we cut the sod out carefully before digging the drain trenches and set it aside while working, and replace it when we are done so that when we are done you cannot even tell we were there. We do make a point to leave the dirt with a small hump, a bit higher than the area not dug, so the sod will settle nicely and back to a level normal with the yard. Have a drainage problem? Maybe you need some French drains installed. Call Priority today for a free home inspection for your drainage problem. Priority Pest Services Call us! 757-204-4523 Let Us Make You Our #1 Priority! Schedule a FREE inspection today! Let us make you our #1 Priority. ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTS for military & senior citizens! Schedule Now Moisture Control Crawl Space Encapsulation Dehumidifiers French Drains Fungus Treatment Sump Pumps Vapor Barriers Contact Priority Pest Services today, for a FREE home, termite, and moisture inspection! FREE INSPECTION Pest@PriorityPest.com Southside Office: 757-204-4523 Monday - Friday 8am-5pm *Peninsula Office: 757-488-8351 *Independently managed franchise Contact The Best Pest Control & Termite Control in Hampton Roads and the Virginia Coastal Peninsula to Schedule A Free Home, Termite & Moisture Inspection! Click HERE to make a payment PRIORITY PEST CONTROL EXPERTS Priority Pest Services offers pest control and extermination services for termites, cockroaches, ants, spiders, rats, mice, and other rodents and vermin. Contact us for pest removal, pest extermination, structural repair, moisture control, and insulation services. Located in Chesapeake, Virginia, we serve the cities of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson, and other areas in Hampton Roads and Coastal Virginia. 2289 S Military Hwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? Looking for a job with a highly-skilled, professional pest control company with great benefits and a great reputation? We are always seeking new pest control service professionals and expert exterminators to join the Priority Pest team of Chesapeake, Virginia. To apply, complete our online employ m ent application and we will get back to you soon. (c) 2026 Priority Pest Services Site by Mainivent Advertising Agency. (c) 2026 Priority Pest Services of Chesapeake, Virginia | Site Map | Privacy Policy Site by Mainivent Advertising Agency Share by: