Yard Drainage Issues: Spring Rain Pain
The spring season is ripe with fresh, new flowers and budding trees — and rain. If your yard doesn’t handle excess moisture well, the spring thaw may make you feel a little uneasy each year. The good news is that a well-executed drainage system can help alleviate these and other concerns that arise season after season.
At Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions, we specialize in innovative waterproofing services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware that help protect our customers’ biggest investment – their property. Here, we’ll discuss the pitfalls of poor yard drainage and what you can do to manage moisture.
Is Poor Yard Drainage an Issue for Your Property?
Your yard may accumulate water for several reasons. One issue could be the soil – a primary factor in whether lawns drain well or not. For instance, heavier clay soils don’t drain as well as coarse sandy soils. Another other issue is grading. Your property should be graded so runoff is directed toward the street to protect your home’s foundation from water damage. However, it may accumulate more water as soil shifts over time. Some properties also run into issues with a high water table, which doesn’t leave much room for groundwater to sink below the surface.
At first glance, a waterlogged yard may not seem like a problem. But poor yard drainage can create an environment – especially as the snow melts in the spring – that sets your property up for several issues down the road. This may include the following:
- Sump pump failure: While your sump pump is built to keep water out of your basement, an overworked sump pump can break or burn out sooner.
- Home flooding: Excess water in your yard can find its way into your home each spring, causing property damage.
- Mold: Moist conditions create the ideal setting for mold growth inside and outside the home, leading to costly repairs, mold remediation, and possible health issues.
- Mosquitoes: Puddles and standing water are prime areas for mosquitoes to breed.
- Foundation problems: Excess moisture is a leading cause of many foundation issues.
Water is essential to the ecosystem of your property, but a soggy yard isn’t pleasant for homeowners – especially those with kids who love playing outdoors. The key to a healthier, more useful yard is to make sure excess water is handled properly.
Drainage Services to Help Keep Your Yard Dry
Several common drainage systems can help your back, front, or side yard stay drier no matter what Mother Nature has in store. Best of all, many systems sit just below the surface – out of sight and out of mind. A few of the additions you can make to your property to help reduce your worries around springtime include:
French Drain
One way to avoid groundwater accumulation is through French drain installation. This drainage system uses underground piping placed in a trench with gravel. As water permeates the surface, it filters into this perforated pipe where it’s funneled away from the house.
Dry Well System
Another way to manage water on your property is through a dry well, which is a concrete galley that’s buried underground. Our professional dry well installation technicians can easily determine the best place for a dry well in your yard and ensure this solution works well for the amount of water that accumulates each year.
Trench Drainage
Homeowners also can look into trench drain installation services to alleviate excess water. Running mostly beneath the surface with a grating at ground level, this drainage system is installed along the driveway or around structures. As it collects rainwater and melting snow, it diverts the flow to a better location.
If your property needs better drainage to keep water out of the basement and maintain a healthier yard, request a free estimate from Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions. Our company has garnered a positive reputation throughout the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware tri-state area as a leading provider that uses the best technology and materials available. We’ll provide a full assessment of your needs and offer a customized solution backed by years of experience.
Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions offers lifetime warranties, 0% financing, and service areas throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Contact us for more information about yard drainage today.
