Gutters for Ferndale.
Ferndale sits on the flat ground along the Nooksack River northwest of Bellingham, and that flat, low terrain is exactly what makes drainage the priority here. The gutters on most Ferndale homes are fine; the problem is what happens after the water leaves the downspout. On flat lots near the river, water that drops at the wall just stands there and soaks toward the foundation, because there is no slope to carry it off.
So the work in Ferndale is mostly downspout and drainage, getting the water moved well away from the house with extensions and, on the flattest lots, below-grade drain lines that carry it to a point where it can actually discharge. We size it to the roof and the lot, and we keep an eye on the high water table near the river so we are not just relocating the puddle. The goal is a dry crawl space, and on flat ground that takes real drainage.
What we see on Ferndale homes.
Common home styles
Downtown bungalows, ranches, and newer subdivision homes on flat lots near the Nooksack River.
Popular projects
Downspout extensions and below-grade drain lines, oversized downspouts, splash management, and gutter installation, replacement, and cleaning.
Rain & debris considerations
Flat, low terrain near the river and a high water table mean water stands at the foundation instead of draining. We move it well away with extensions and below-grade drain lines.