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What are Some Drainage Solutions for my Yard?

10/4/2018

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​Last month we had an exceptional amount of rain. It felt like the sun had abandoned us for some weeks. Since we had so much rain, small drainage problems in your yard may have become large drainage problems. Here are some common drainage solutions to your frequent drainage problems.
Picture of drainage added to side of a walkway
How to fix the unwanted new pond in my yard?
Large areas holding water are caused by poor grading. If possible, you will need to level that part of your yard to slope toward a desired area to drain. If using large equipment on your yard is not possible or desired, an underground drain can be installed to move the water elsewhere. These drains usually tie into a pipe and leads to the closest road.

How to stop my landscape beds from getting washed out?
Excessive water from your roof causes a lot of wash outs. Installing gutters is a quick solution to capturing most of the water and moving it elsewhere. Another solution is to use rocks at the drip line of your roof. The rocks will break the water’s fall and guide it toward a more desirable drainage area like a small creek during rain storms.  

How to stop the water from sitting on the foundation of my home?
Landscape beds and poor grading can cause water to sit next to your home's foundation. Sometimes, simply making a trench through your bed can allow the water to drain. A small pipe can also be inserted into the bed to let the water pass through. A more involved approach would be to install a french drain along the side of your home. This include water permeable layers on top and a drainage pipe beneath that leads out to a different area. The top is usually a rock layer which looks appealing to you at the rear of your landscape beds.

How to keep the water from pooling on my walkways?
Water sits on your walkways longer if the areas surrounding it are higher than the path. Also, the path should have been given a slight angle to drain toward a road or drainage area. If these were not done originally, drainage gutters can be added along side the pathway. These are covered with decorative drain caps so they add or enhance the pathway.  Another solution is to add a drain to the center of the location holding water.

If you have a problem with standing water in your yard, please contact us today for a free drainage quote.
3 Comments
steele honda link
6/26/2019 04:29:26 pm

Thanks for detailing some drainage solutions for your yard. I appreciate that you mentioned that you can level a slope in your lawn to help prevent puddles. I have been having problems with standing water in my yard so I think might be smart to look into professionals that can help me level it or figure out another way to help the drainage.

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2/14/2022 05:12:57 am

Just wanted to say thanks conducive towards the great data.

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Steve Smith link
1/16/2023 08:04:04 pm

I love that you talked that implementing a solution for a small drainage problem could help prevent major ones. My uncle told me yesterday that they were experiencing foundational issues and water leaks because of the excess flowing of water. He asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to resolve it. I'm thankful for this helpful article, I'll tell him he can consult a trusted drainage solution service as they can help them resolve their problem.

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