During heavy rainstorms, it’s natural to see pools of water in the yard or driveway. If the puddles don’t evaporate after the weather clears, there could be a drainage issue that needs to be addressed. If the problem is left unsolved, grass could die and moisture buildup could damage the house foundation. So you know how to approach the issue, below are common landscape drainage concerns homeowners face and how irrigation experts can help.

What Are the Common Problems With Landscape Drainage?

1. Improper Yard Slope 

The slope or pitch of the landscape contributes to how water is diverted away from the house. The pitch or slope should be a minimum of three percent to stop water from filtering to the building perimeter. An irrigation technician can create a shallow trench to collect the water before it reaches the house. A professional could also install a catch basin, which relies on a network of underground pipes to filter the water away from the property.

2. Low-Lying Areas

While gardening or mowing the grass, look for dips and other low-lying areas on the landscape. These places often collect water when it rains, which can spread to other areas. An irrigation specialist can install French drains in the landscape. Gravel will also repel water to prevent buildup in these problem spots.  

3. Short Downspouts

The roof’s drainage system could be the reason your yard turns into a swimming pool when it rains. Runoff from the roof flows to gutters and then is filtered to downspouts for release away from the property. If the downspouts aren’t extended far enough, the water will filter into the yard instead. Adding a few more feet of piping to the downspouts should correct the issue. A technician can install the downspout addition underground, so the functionality of the yard isn’t compromised.

For professional help solving any of the above problems or additional concerns, contact family-owned and -operated Steve Hinesley & Co Inc in Asheboro, NC. Serving clients throughout central North Carolina since 1994, the bonded and fully-insured technicians provide irrigation system installation and can construct drainage walls. They provide ongoing lawn care services to prevent a soggy landscape or structural damage to your home. To sign up for the 12-month contract, call (336) 629-3779 or (336) 886-9542. See project photos on the company’s website and Facebook page.