Most people understand what to do if their yard is too dry: they should either water it manually or install an irrigation system. However, what should you do if your yard is too wet? Fortunately, our team at Genesis Sprinklers and Water Management, LLC, can help in both situations. We have extensive experience in installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, and we can also correct any yard drainage issues you may be experiencing. In this article, we will go over a few ways to tell if you have a drainage problem in your yard.
- Lingering Puddles – One way to determine if you have a yard drainage problem is to pay attention to where and how long water remains in your yard. If there are pools of standing water on your lawn more than 24 hours after it has rained, then we encourage you to give us a call, as this indicates there’s a drainage issue.
- Water Damage – Another way to tell if you have a yard drainage problem is to inspect your foundation. If there are any signs of water damage to the exterior of your building, such as water stains, dampness, or cracks, then it means water is regularly draining towards the structure instead of away from it. Our team can correct this issue to ensure water flows away from your foundation when it rains.
- Erosion Channels – A third way to figure out if you have a yard drainage problem is to look for evidence of erosion around your property. If there are areas where topsoil has been washed or carved away, or where soil has been deposited onto your hardscaping, then you have a drainage problem. Our team can adjust the grade of your property to ensure that water flows slowly and does not strip away your topsoil.
