When water collects in your yard or around your home’s foundation, it can lead to serious issues. Issues like flooded lawns, soggy soil, and even structural damage over time. At Drycrete Waterproofing, we install tailored exterior drainage systems, including dry wells and underground discharge lines, to help redirect stormwater and surface runoff away from your property. Whether you’re dealing with standing water or poor yard grading, our solutions are designed to protect your landscape and your foundation.
Before you can fix a drainage problem, you have to spot it. While some signs are obvious, like standing water, others can be easy to overlook. If you’re concerned about drainage around your yard or foundation, keep an eye out for these red flags:
Pools of water lingering after rainstorms or irrigation can indicate poor drainage. Take note of where it collects, especially if it’s near your foundation.
Sections of your lawn that stay wet or muddy even during dry spells may point to saturated soil and inadequate runoff control.
Yellowing leaves, wilting, or root rot can signal that your plants are receiving too much water due to oversaturation.
Stagnant water leads to decay and can produce foul, musty smells in your yard.
Poor drainage creates ideal breeding conditions for insects like mosquitoes, which thrive in standing water.
Repeated cycles of expansion and contraction in wet soil can cause visible cracking across your lawn or pavement.
If you notice mulch, gravel, or topsoil being displaced during rainfall, it could be a sign of uncontrolled surface water flow.
Waterproofing isn’t about stopping water, it’s about controlling where it goes. At Drycrete Waterproofing, we offer proven drainage solutions that manage stormwater and excess moisture to protect your yard and foundation.
A dry well is a perforated container installed underground to collect and disperse excess rainwater into the surrounding soil. Instead of pooling on your lawn or near your foundation, runoff is redirected into this hidden reservoir.
1. Dig a trench roughly 12 inches deep from the water source you’re redirecting (Ex. French drain) to the desired location of your dry well.
2. Dig a 4 x 4 x 4 foot hole.
3. Lie down filter fabric and install a 50-gallon perforated barrel.
4. Tie the dry well into an existing or new underground discharge line.
5. Fill the hole in with crushed stone for additional filtration and space for water catchment.
6. Replace the soil and sod leaving the yard like we were never there.
An underground discharge line is a buried pipe that redirects water away from your home or yard without disrupting the landscape. These lines are commonly used to manage sump pump and downspout discharge.
A 12-inch trench is dug from the sump pump or downspout to the discharge point.
A solid, hard-pipe system is installed in 10-foot sections, carefully pitched to prevent freezing or backups.
The line is daylighted at the endpoint to allow water to exit safely.
The trench is filled in and the sod is replaced, leaving your yard neat and intact.
Poor exterior drainage is a major cause of water damage, but it’s also preventable. Whether you need a dry well or an underground discharge line, Drycrete Waterproofing is here to help. We proudly serve homeowners across Massachusetts and Rhode Island with trusted yard drainage solutions. Call today to schedule your free on-site assessment!
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