BAJAvol
14 Beers Deep on the Lake Somewhere
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I did a quick search to make sure this thread wasn't already created, apologies if I missed it. I was thinking we need a thread for people to get help with home repairs inside and outside of the house; along with landscaping help (like I am about to ask for). As newer/younger home owner, I have questions about things that are probably simple for some on here.
My situation: The back corner of my house has a significant drainage issue. Standing water at the corner of my garage pools water, and has caused a crack in the foundation that allows water to slowly get into the back corner of my garage when we get heavy rain (which seems to be all of the time now). I am thinking this needs to trenched around to the front yard some way or another. The only obstacle is a carport that sits about 2 feet off of this back corner. Its sitting on grass, so no concrete to bust up. Can anyone recommend someone to call for help that isn't going to charge me an arm and a leg to fix this? I will attempt to post a pic of the back end of my house as well. The area next that area of my house is about 20x28. I have no idea why the home builder did not bury a line to the front yard that perfectly slopes down! Thanks guys.
My situation: The back corner of my house has a significant drainage issue. Standing water at the corner of my garage pools water, and has caused a crack in the foundation that allows water to slowly get into the back corner of my garage when we get heavy rain (which seems to be all of the time now). I am thinking this needs to trenched around to the front yard some way or another. The only obstacle is a carport that sits about 2 feet off of this back corner. Its sitting on grass, so no concrete to bust up. Can anyone recommend someone to call for help that isn't going to charge me an arm and a leg to fix this? I will attempt to post a pic of the back end of my house as well. The area next that area of my house is about 20x28. I have no idea why the home builder did not bury a line to the front yard that perfectly slopes down! Thanks guys.