Many homeowners deal with poor drainage problems around their home. Drainage problems can cause yards to develop sludge, and can cause foundations to shift and crack. It can also kill grass, plants, and ultimately lead to an unsightly landscape. Thankfully the Drainage Problems Mississippi has can be solved in a number of ways.
In order to recognize poor drainage, you have to be aware of the signs. One of the first signs of Drainage Problems Mississippi is standing water. After heavy rain, yards with poor drainage tend to develop large puddles of water. This water collects and sits there because it has nowhere to go. A yard that has a proper drainage system allows the water to seep into the ground with ease. Standing water will not only ruin your yard, but also has the potential to attract mosquitoes. If you have this problem, it’s important that it’s addressed immediately.
For many yards, the standing water tends to accumulate near the foundation of the home. Soil that stays to moist around the foundation of your home will allow the foundation to shift. One of the best ways to solve this is by creating a slope around the foundation. Consider adding about 2 to 3-inches of dirt around the foundation, and work the dirt to form a downward slope. The slope should last for about 10 to 12-inches leading away from your home. This slope will allow rainwater to drain away from the edge of your foundation. This will help you avoid a foundation shifting and basement leaks.
In other cases, the drainage problem isn’t near the home, but is away from the foundation somewhere in the yard. To address this problem you should first analyze the soil in this particular area. Some soil, such as clay, can be very dense and compact, making it very difficult for water to properly be absorbed. A solution would be to simply replace this compacted soil with a looser variety such as topsoil. You can simply have the clay soil dug out, and use the topsoil to fill in the hole. This should allow for water to be more easily absorbed.
If you’d like more information about fixing your drainage problems you should contact Ewing & Ray Foundation Services Inc. You’ll sure to find professionals that are experienced and well versed in repairing poor drainage systems.
