Drain Defender Easy-Install Two-Stage Stairwell Drain Cover Resists Yard Waste Clogs and Flooded Basements

I don't know about you, but there are certain things my husband and I struggle with in our home that we thought there was no hope for...one of the worst things was living in fear of every rainstorm because the drains in our driveway or the side of the house would clog with debris (no matter how often we swept) and the water would back up and flood the basement. It was to the point that if we heard rain in the middle of the night we had to get up and check the drains...and often saw a small lake forming and had to go running out in rainboots at 4am to clear them. After a particularly terrible storm I did a search thinking we can't be the only ones with this issue, and turns out I was right! After reading the reviews I ordered one for same-day delivery - it arrived just in time to test out with more massive rain that day and it was a MIRACLE to see it at work. Debris gathered around the sides and the water was still able to get to the drain, just as it was supposed to. We almost wept with relief and joy - we had no idea there was such a simple, ingenious device waiting to eliminate so much stress in our life!! I instantly ordered another one for the side of the house, and am writing this review with sincere gratitude to the makers of this product! :)

Works as described. No regrets.

During heavy rains we had a problem with dirt and leaves blocking the drain outside the side door into the garage, resulting in a waterfall coming in under the door. This works well although we did have to remove the fine screen which tended to trap dirt and get clogged, interfering with drainage.

Had an issue in the alley between my house and neighbour where, if a big rain storm rolled in, I'd be awake all night checking to make sure the drain didn't get covered with leaves or other debris. Bought this drain defender hoping it would work, and what a difference it has made. Not once have I had any leaves block the drain. No more middle of the night runs to check the drain during heavy rains. It's expensive, but well worth it.

This product works. A clever design to a very common problem. We went from struggling to ensure a single leaf didn’t end up near our outside drain to not even having to worry about it. I can’t express how satisfied I am that I no longer have a flooded basement when it rains thanks to this simple invention. Well worth the modest cost.