A downspout extension of some type is essential for your home. If you choose not to have them and allow the excess gutter water to sit at your homes foundation a few things can happen developing of mold, mildew, and structural issues (cracking) in the foundation can occur. There can also be washouts in the soil and basement flooding. The same goes for drainage from your sump-pump. If the line isn't run far enough from the house and you discharge water right next to the foundation, it will just cycle back into the sump pump and may overwhelm the system. This ends up causing a flooded basement. Pop up drainage systems are an extremely convenient option because they do not require much maintenance and they are almost unnoticeable in your yard. Popup drainage systems don't need to be constantly moved out of the way, nor are they easily damaged unlike the traditional downspout extensions and corrugated pipe. Let us help you keep your home looking great!