I just bought a house, and I've got a concern about the driveway drain channel.
For starters, it does need to be cleaned out. I think that would help, but I think the main problem is the design flaw of it. The channel drains directly into the corner of the house. There is some visible foundation settling inside and a small foundation crack outside, and I think this channel is a potential cause.
I had some friends who recommended using perforated piping to run through the channel and extend the pipe out to where the gutter drain extender goes. I think that would be the simple and effective solution. What parts should I get to make that happen? Links to stores would be appreciated.
For a professional solution, I had a couple quotes from landscaping companies that both wanted $4k for a permanent fix. They were going to re-dig the channel, and then dig into the backyard around the corner of the house to feather the water into the large downhill back yard. For sure, that would work, but it's a rather expensive and invasive option that I'm wondering if there's a cheaper and simple fix.
Thanks for your help!
by Otherwise_Dog_5808
3 Comments
You could add some drainage stone, what you need can be found at most local hardware stores, ie; Lowes, Home Depot, Ace etc..
I’m somewhat in your boat, owned my home about a year and am trying to work through my various drainage issues while juggling other life stuff. Biggest thing is grade, you need to give the water a path of least resistance to get away from your foundation. If that little collection basin is actually sealed/watertight your next best bet is grading the soil down from that corner so it has nowhere to pool. Stone, gutter extender, those long flat slopes that people use could all be used. The downside is it almost guarantees digging up a portion of the yard lol
Hello, my name’s Ashley. I’m a small landscaping business owner. I would lovw to discuss this issue with you and help you out.