Top Common Drainage Problems That Homeowners Face

Most homeowners have to deal with the yard drainage problem eventually, and many are still unaware of how to identify such issues. Most drainage issues result from a heavy rainy season and your yard not having enough pitch to effectively root the water away from the house or your lawn. If not corrected, the drainage issues can bring mildew to your home or kill your grass, significantly affecting your lawn maintenance. So if you want to jump on it, here are the top three signs that you may have drainage issues.

Yard Slope Or Pitch

Usually, most drainage problems get caused by an inadequate pitch or slope in your yard, preventing water runoff from being diverted away from the house. If you see a pool of water just sitting in your yard, there's a good chance that you have a drainage issue.

In most cases like this, it is preferable to use a catch Basin or a French drain to catch and filter any water runoff. However, big trains can get clogged after 3 to 5 years and need to be maintained to remain efficient.

Front Entrance Walkway

Another common drainage problem homeowners tend to overlook is the space between the front sidewalk and the house. On average, the sidewalk will parallel the house's face and in between the two is a small strip of space. When it rains, the sidewalk will act as a dam and retain the water in that area.

One way to solve this issue is to remove a portion of the sidewalk and replace it with stepping stones. Another way would be to creatively cut the sidewalk so that water can pass through easily. Or you can get nitty-gritty and go under the sidewalk place a pipe and a catch basin underneath to funnel away the excess water.

Impacted Soil Conditions

Almost all homeowners will install something new like hardscapes or a swimming pool in their yard at some point. And when lawn maintenance companies come to install them, they usually just excavate that area and distribute the dug-up Earth around the location.

However, depending on the soil, the ground around the location can retain moisture for a very long time and may even take a year or more to dry out.

To fix this would require rototilling the entire property, mixing in good topsoil, installing a French drain, and getting a proper slope before replanting the sod.

Hire The Best Property Maintenance Company

The crew at Lawn Masters of NY, LLC are experts with property and lawn maintenance. They will study your property thoroughly to ensure you get the most accurate diagnostics, practices, and methods to ensure that you never have to worry about drainage issues. Our workers are also well-trained in excavation and hardscape installation to ensure that their work is efficient and effective, so you don't have to worry about any fallout after they finish a project.

As homeowners ourselves, we understand the importance of excellent lawn maintenance and want to ensure that your house or property gets that treatment.

Your lawn and property are part of your castle; keeping it clean and pristine requires regular care and maintenance. Whether it's hardscape installation, excavation, or lawn maintenance, Lawn Masters of NY, LLC will make sure to stay on top of any issues your property may have.

Call us today for the best drainage solutions and lawn maintenance in Hudson Valley.