How to construct a wall to stop water?
I have a stream beside my house. Recently water got up over the banks and may have gotten under my house. What kind of wall to build to prevent this?
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Water will always find the lowest spot. It would probably be more effective and cheaper in the long run just to regrade your yard.
Hi Nancy, I would get intouch with the people that own the stream and tell them of your concerns, because you may have a claim against them for allowing it to happen! This could be a legal matter and it might be worth asking your Solicitor to check it out for you.
wishing you luck.
Put in a french drain, before it hits your house.
I see your problem is much larger, then your question States. From your previous statement, it sounds like the developer of your neighborhood should be involved. Obviously, he did not anticipate the amount of water that caused your problem. It is worth noting, that possibly there is an obstruction Downstream that is causing the water not to flow appropriately.
You have potentially a large problem. You do not state if this ditch is on your property nor who owns the ditch property. Do you belong to a neighbor Hood association?
I think it would be prudent to gather as much information as possible and document everything. As stated in the previous comments there could be legal ramifications. Best of luck.
Hi Nancy, Have you asked your neighbours if they had this problem and if they did, did they contact the City Council to inform them what has happened? Did they
get any advice, If not, I would certainly contact them myself and report your concerns!
Hello again Nancy, If you just go ahead and build a wall the force of the water if it floods again could bring down your wall and if you only build it for the 6' you say is a problem, the water will find it's own way around it. By all means call in a builder or preferably an engineer and ask for their opinion on solving the problem and the likely cost to remedy it! Please do get intouch with your Local Authority as they may solve the problem for you, or meet you halfway with the costs................Best wishes.
You need to call an expert. Obviously, your situation requires someone on site who can properly evaluate your issue.
Rather than a wall, deepen the stream or dig a swale to divert the water.