The 10 Best Splash Blocks
This wiki has been updated 11 times since it was first published in March of 2017. If you live in a rainy climate, then you may already know the benefits of using a splash block. These handy sloping pieces of concrete, plastic, or metal guide rainwater away from your house as it drains from your downspouts, preventing damage to lawns and foundations. Our list includes simple, utilitarian options, as well as more ornate selections that can double as decorations. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best splash block on Amazon.
Editor's Notes
August 22, 2019:
There aren't very many features to distinguish one splash block from another, so our rankings are mainly based on factors like durability, effectiveness, and ability to stay in place.
We also valued attractiveness, which is why you'll see options like the Design Toscano Gutter Guardian ranking above plain plastic models. The decorative units are more expensive, though, so it's a question of how much you value having a block that isn't an eyesore.
Most of the options listed here can be used with any downspout, but if you find one you love that isn't a universal fit, you may need to invest in a new gutter elbow. As a general rule, it's only the splash blocks with tops on them that you need to worry about, as the open models should be compatible with any spout.