#1 It's never a good idea to have anything that retains water right up againt the foundation.
It can attract subterraian termites, since they need moisture to build there tunnels.
It can also cause issues with the slab.
But to ansewer your question adding the gutters and raising the grade will be a big help to keep water away.
I think I would first add something like #57 stone, a screen cloth then the top soil to aid in drainage.
It can attract subterraian termites, since they need moisture to build there tunnels.
It can also cause issues with the slab.
But to ansewer your question adding the gutters and raising the grade will be a big help to keep water away.
I think I would first add something like #57 stone, a screen cloth then the top soil to aid in drainage.