Drainage problems are a more common issue than one would think. Even so, there are still many questions that customers have about drainage repairs in Guilford, CT. Some experts in the industry have provided some tips on avoiding driveway drainage issues.
* Placement of the driveway and slope of the driveway are the easiest ways to avoid having any issues with drainage issues. When a new driveway is being installed, it should be placed in an area of the property that already has excellent drainage. By doing this, the need for additional landscaping is rendered unnecessary. The slope of the driveway should ensure that the water drains away from the home not towards it. Depending on the natural slope of the area, an additional slope or crown may need to be rendered within the driveway itself.
* If the property is below street level, no amount of slope or placement of the driveway will prevent a drainage problem. In these instances, a driveway drain, also known as a French drain, can be installed in the area where the driveway joins the garage. A trench is dug that runs the entire width of the drive so that the water can runoff. The trench needs to be covered by a grating system so that it does not become clogged with yard waste such as leaves.
* Drainage repairs in Guilford, CT can also be prevented by excavating what are known as swales. These are wide but somewhat shallow pits that run alongside the driveway to give the water runoff a place to collect itself and become reabsorbed into the ground. The swales can have a landscaped decor so that they help to beautify the yard and do not present themselves as an eyesore.
Call ahead to make an appointment and a skilled representative can survey the land and give their recommendations. Not only will doing this help to save the home in the event of flooding from sever rains, it can be used as a selling point if the house ever goes on the market.
