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Where does my yard flood?
Film your yard while it rains. Get a simple plan for each wet spot and send it to a local drainage pro for a price.
The short answer
Most yards flood for one of four reasons: downspouts dump water too close to the house, low spots hold water, the ground slopes toward the house, or a drain is blocked. The best time to see it is while it is raining. Film the water, and a drainage pro can tell which fix you need, like a longer downspout, a French drain or regrading.
How it works
- While it rains, film where water pools, runs and leaves your downspouts.
- Answer a few quick questions about your yard.
- Get a list of each wet spot, the likely fix, and send it to a drainage pro for a price.
- Show it
- Answer
- Get a price
Show us the job
While it's raining, film where water pools, where it runs across the driveway, and where your downspouts empty.
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Questions people ask
- Why does water stand in my yard after it rains?
- Usually the ground is low, packed hard, or sloped the wrong way, or downspouts empty right onto it. Clay soil, common on the Gulf Coast, drains slowly, so water sits longer.
- Who do I call for a flooding yard?
- A drainage contractor or a landscaper who does drainage. For water near or under the house, ask them to check the slope next to the foundation first.
- How much does it cost to fix yard drainage?
- Small fixes like downspout extensions can be under a few hundred dollars. A French drain or regrading often costs a few thousand. Prices depend on length, access and soil.
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