The Importance of Proper Drainage Around Your Home
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Most foundation problems start with water that has nowhere else to go.
Warning signs
- Standing water
- Erosion
- Flooding
- Muddy lawns
- Water near the crawl space
Drainage and your trees
Waterlogged soil weakens tree roots and makes uprooting in winter storms more likely. If a big tree near your house sits in a soggy spot, have it looked at. See tree removal.
How excavation fixes drainage
- Regrading so water moves away from the house
- Installing French drains and curtain drains
- Creating swales and proper slope
- Improving runoff to ditches and culverts
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