Studies reveal that homeowners spend tens-of-billions of dollars on foundation repair each year! One of the leading culprits? Poor foundation maintenance. Especially when it comes to utilizing a proper drainage system. That’s right, bad drainage will do a lot more than leave you with dead plants, nasty bugs and a wet lawn.
If you notice standing water on your lawn the next time it rains, you might have a drainage problem.
Excess water around your lawn saturates the soil supporting your foundation causing it to expand. Overtime, this can lead to foundation movement and costly structural damage. Here are a few of the common factors that can create drainage issues – some of them may surprise you…
- Poorly maintained, improperly installed, or non-existent gutters
- Landscapes sloped towards the house
- Clogged or improperly installed downspouts
- Obstructed sub-surface drains
- Newly introduced drainage obstacles such as flower beds, fences, or swimming pools
- Trees
- Plumbing leaks and under slab leaks
The good news is that there are several steps homeowners can take to prevent drainage-related foundation damage. Stay tuned to the Olshan blog as we break these steps down each week and provide you with actionable, easy-to-apply advice. Right in time for hurricane season!
Next week we’ll take a look at exterior water management techniques and show you how to plan for new additions to your home’s landscape.
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Since 1933, Olshan Foundation Solutions and Home Services has been committed to providing superior concrete foundation repair services for our customers, along with excellence in customer service. In addition to foundation repair services, Olshan Foundation Solutions also offers exceptional plumbing services, basement waterproofing, and crawl space repair and encapsulation. Contact Olshan at 1.877.465.7426 for a free estimate, or visit us online at https://www.olshanfoundation.com.