Get to the end of the pipe where it discharges in the yard and extend it or leave it where it ends and dig and install a French drain.
Note: That French drain needs some destination for the water it collects. It would stop functioning if it has no outlet and the ground under it gets saturated.Get to the end of the pipe where it discharges in the yard and extend it or leave it where it ends and dig and install a French drain.
And that would be a problem as there's no destination, and the ground is completely saturated in the back.Note: That French drain needs some destination for the water it collects. It would stop functioning if it has no outlet and the ground under it gets saturated.
Thanks for the advice. Whatever route I take it's likely to be labor intensive, so I don't want to have a problem after it's done. All downpipes from the gutters run to underground pipe and an individual drain about 10' from the house. Since the backyard has a nice slope this likely also leads to the back third being "marshy."Maybe that's why the yard is mushy to start with that's why a better drainage system is needed. Maybe if a French drain is installed properly with the right amount of drainage stone and dept he won't have this problem. What do you suggest Allen?
Just trying to throw out ideas, haven't heard any other idea's yet like to get stephen thinking rather than dooms day thinking. It can be fixed there's always a way. Don't say no, listen to all the answers and keep thinking.
Another thing to look at is the house drainage (gutters, roof). You might be looking at a major drainage tank installation somewhere on the property.
One other thing you have to look closely at the mushy area and figure out what to do on your own. Send pictures of the house , drainage, down spouts , property out back. You might have to live with it.
Call in an expert if need be.
I guess I will throw out some ideas too. I'm not saying you have to follow them.Maybe that's why the yard is mushy to start with that's why a better drainage system is needed. Maybe if a French drain is installed properly with the right amount of drainage stone and dept he won't have this problem. What do you suggest Allen?
Just trying to throw out ideas, ...