Downspout Doctorby Done Gutter
Downspout Drainage Experts

FIND.CLEAR.Buried Downspouts

We locate lost downspout drains and flush out years of buildup for Hoosiers — affordably, without digging up your yard.

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What we do for your buried downspout extensions

Worker jetting a buried downspout drain

Find Lost Drains

If your downspouts continue underground, they exit somewhere — and that location should be known. We'll find it, mark it, and can even repair it.

Large root pulled from buried downspout drain during jetting

Break Through Clogs

Highly niche hydrojetting bits pierce through different types of clogs and break them up into pieces so we can flush it all out without damaging the pipe.

Clear water flowing from drain after hydrojetting service

Clear Years of Buildup

Spoiler: the problem is built-up shingle gravel — it almost always is. We have the tools built specifically to flush every last bit of that debris out.

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What Our Customers Say

"I have buried downspouts that had become clogged and causing water to sit on my porch. I found this company through recommendations from a local social media group. It was easy to get a quote and schedule online. Communication was excellent. Once the job was completed, I was sent a video of the process along with their findings and recommendations. Very satisfied."

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Donna J.

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"It was very easy to schedule and the price reasonable. They cleaned out a massive amount of debris that I was not able to come even close to. They marked my downspout extensions and they sent a nice video showing what they did. Excellent communication and work from the company. I will definitely be using them again."

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Andrew S.

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"Amazing service that is fast, easy to book, and high quality work. The price was very affordable, especially for a two-story house surrounded by trees. And they proactively reduced the final bill because I chose an additional service that I ultimately did not need. The followup summary email was detailed and thorough (they took lots of before & after pictures!), and they also referred me to another service I needed. Will use again in future, highly recommend!"

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Brad K.

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How Easy It Is

Four steps. All online. No phone calls required.

1

Count your downspouts

Send in your request with a few clicks, and within one business day we’ll confirm your exact rates. No site visit needed.

2

Pick your date

You do not have to be present. The rates never change at the door once quoted. The count we service is up to you.

3

Clear each drain

We service and flush each downspout extension one by one. Lost exits located and flagged. Major debris is taken away with us.

4

Photos, then pay

Verification shots of each drain during service, plus a written summary of what we found. Everything arrives by email — review it, then pay online.

Not sure how many drains need service? Pick a number to start — we'll do a visual check of the rest while we're there. Feel free to describe your specific issues or even upload photos as part of your request. We personally review and verify your pricing, usually within one business day.

What You Get

Every service includes documentation, verification, and zero upfront cost.

Lost drains don't stay lost

If an exit has been buried by landscaping, we locate it with radio equipment and flag it so you know exactly where it is. Cap upgrades are available if the existing ones are damaged or missing.

Specialized nozzles for cleaning downspout drains
Buried caps are neatly excavated and flagged.
Close-up of cleared drain with clean water flowing
Everything is turned into a slurry and evacuated.

Each line flushed until crystal clear

We flush each line until nothing but clear water flows from the exit — the line will be open and working the way it should. You'll receive a photo of the process along with a written summary of what was found and any recommendations. No deposits, no upfront payment — just results you can see.

You choose how many drains

While we encourage getting them all cleaned instead of delaying maintenance, the count we service is up to you. You're free to add additional lines later — no pressure, no upsell. We only charge for the ones you actually have us service.

Jetting in progress on corrugated downspout extension
We charge per downspout with extension we service.
Close-up of drain cap replacement
Cap upgrade installed after jetting service.

What about repairs?

Jetting can diagnose unknown issues. We can often quote small repairs — cap upgrades, height adjustments, or spot section replacements.

Repair services are available exclusively to jetting customers.

What Builds Up While You Wait

Most homeowners have no idea where their buried downspouts even lead to, let alone what's inside of them. Having them doesn't automatically mean you're in desperate need of emergency maintenance — but these lines do need a clear path to exit, or all the water flowing into them backs up right against the house.

While they don't need attention every year, staying on top of them can save you a ton of hassle and expense in the long run. If you've never had yours cleaned or you're not sure where all your exits are, it's definitely worth finding out. Here's what we find.

Extension full of shingle gravel
Extension full of shingle gravel right under the downspout.
Massive shingle gravel buildup in drain
The cap here is buried under such thick sandy shingle gravel you can barely see it.
Damaged downspout extension cover with root growth
If not maintained roots will grow through cap into the gravel.
Clogged downspout cap lost under grass
Just as often, caps are totally lost under the grass and thus automatically clogged.
Root growing into downspout extension junction
Roots can reach all the way up to the downspout and enter that, too.
Large root removed intact from drain
Most roots enter via the lost cap, and can often be removed intact.

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Common Questions

Every three to five years for most homes — more often with heavy tree coverage. If you've never had it done, your drains are almost certainly carrying buildup. It doesn't mean you need it right this moment, but the longer shingle gravel sits, the harder it becomes to clear. Getting ahead of it is always cheaper than dealing with a full blockage.
Use our instant calculator — enter your drain count and see your price. The base starts at $299 for the first three drains, with a flat rate per additional drain. We'll confirm your exact rates before your appointment. The number of downspouts with extensions we service is up to you, but those rates never change at the door.
No, you choose the count. You're welcome to pick only a few. We do highly recommend taking the opportunity to get them all done, though, if you haven't had it done before — and definitely at least servicing any where you're unsure of the cap location. We'll let you know what we'd recommend, but the decision is always yours.
No. We just need access to your outdoor faucet and yard. You'll get a heads-up before we arrive. When we're done, your invoice arrives by email with verification photos and video of each drain cleared, plus a summary of what we found. Review everything, then pay online when you're ready.
A healthy buried downspout system has a solid connection at the base of the downspout with no washout or backflow, a known exit point or cap somewhere in the yard, and that area gets wet or soggy during rain. If you can't find your exits, see erosion at the base of a downspout, or the ground never gets wet where it should — those are signs the system needs attention.
Yes. All our equipment is designed specifically for the corrugated and PVC pipe used in residential downspout extensions. Our entire system is dialed into this single niche.
We stop, document it, and explain what we found before doing anything extra. These pipes don't need to be in pristine condition, but we'll note any significant damage we find and can often quote repairs or upgrades for issues worth fixing. You approve before any additional work happens.
When a line is found to be truly crushed or in need of replacement, we'll try to mark where before stopping. We generally do not charge for lines we cannot clear beyond the minimum — as long as we can diagnose it relatively quickly and don't spend time attempting to salvage it. We can usually tell early.

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Starting at $299 for up to 3 drains · $50 each additional

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We confirm your exact pricing after a look at online imagery. We never change the rates we quote. The count of downspouts we service is up to you.

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