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05-02-2004, 04:41 PM	#1
bigstep Newbie   Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1	all wet I have a problem with water in my backyard, I have alot of standing water around my garage and it is starting to flow through cracks in the floor. I stopped the water from entering the garage but would like to know the best way to save my yard. Thank you

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07-06-2004, 01:19 PM	#2
silverado692 Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3	all wet You are going to have to do one of two things. Find the lowest point in the yard and install a catch basin/drain with a line going to the street or other suitable location. The alternative would be to regrade the yard creating the correct slope away from any buildings.

08-18-2005, 06:46 PM	#3
PsychoBueller Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1	all wet I am looking to buy a house which has areas of the years that retain standing puddles of water 24 hours after heavy rain. I've been told I might need to regrade. It's about .25 acre of land. Is this expensive? Is it something I could do myself. I am not very handy...yet. Any advice appreciated!

04-24-2007, 03:30 PM	#4
Basic_Homeowner Member   Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 31	all wet I would suggest regrading your yard for pitch away from your garage and foundation, a 1/4 - 1/2 inch per foot pitch should move the water away. if that is not possible, trenching and /or swales will be needed.