What drainage service covers
Drainage work deals with getting water away from your house before it causes damage. That can mean grading the yard so water flows away from the foundation, installing or replacing weeping tile around the perimeter, adding catch basins and downspout extensions, fixing a window well that floods every spring, or tying into municipal storm sewers when a lot backs up during heavy rain. It overlaps with foundation waterproofing, since a wet basement is often a drainage problem before it's a concrete problem. In Mississauga specifically, older neighbourhoods with clay-heavy soil and flat lots tend to need more grading and catch basin work, while newer subdivisions more often deal with downspout and sump pump issues.
What to check before hiring
Ask whether the contractor pulls permits when the job requires them (connecting to municipal storm systems usually does), and whether they'll dig a test hole to actually see the current drainage setup instead of guessing. Get a written scope that specifies pipe material, depth, and where water discharges to. Backfill and compaction matter as much as the pipe itself: rushed backfill is why some fixes fail within a couple of years. Ask for photos of finished trenches before they're covered.
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