I need help with a drainage problem
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Karen Cousin
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I purchased a home and the pool area was extended. When it was built it was slanted away from the home and small holes were drilled in the base of the wall for drainage. When it rains I get a huge lake of algae and frogs and mess. I need to know how to correct this problem. The ground on the other side of the wall is even with the top of the wall. I was told to put in a French drain but would have to dig down 3 ft and run the line approx. 100 ft to lower ground to drain. Anyone have a better solution??
6 answers
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If it drains to a low spot within the walls, you could install a small sump pit and drain it that way. If it has several low spots, try to connect them to drainage channels saw-cut and pitched to one low spot and put in the sump. GFCI circuit for the small sump pump. Put a cast iron or fiberglass drain cover over the pit.
William Fritzsche
on Jul 28, 2015
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Here's possible cheap fix... It looks like you have a retaining wall and concrete patio that are holding in the excess water. Depending on what's behind that wall/patio have you considered drilling slanted drain holes in the patio and/the retaining wall to release the water? A large and long concrete drill bit might do the trick.
Cat1786735
on Jul 28, 2015
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I have a drainage problem in front of our patio door which opens out onto grass. When it rains hard, it puddles in front of the door. What needs to be done here? Thank you, JB
Jewelsgems
on Jul 30, 2015
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If you can use either pipe or hose to get over, or through the retaining wall to a point that gives positive drainage away from the wall, that is all you need.. I am guessing the 100 ft trench was to give you a gravity drain, not a pumped drain. Where does your roof water drain to?
William Fritzsche
on Jul 30, 2015
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Gravity vs Pump - Click on picture
William Fritzsche
on Jul 30, 2015
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Try to solve this problem as earlier as possible so that you may not encounter any havoc or chaotic situation. To avoid this you may hire a professional from certified company.Thanks for good sharing.
Kala Professional Restoration services
on Aug 04, 2015
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