Drainage issues come up from all sorts of things. Wet areas, not necessarily with visible standing water, but area’s that will not dry, have potential issues. However, standing water is a very good indication of a drainage issue.

During heavy rains is a great way to watch the flow of the water to and detect where a drainage issue is possible. Usually there will even be an area in your yard that is worn away from the flow of water.

Areas of your yard up close to your house staying wet, consequently could be causing foundation damage or crawl space water issues. It can cause rotting of foundations, cracks in the foundation, mold and mildew, and much more.

There are many ways to fix drainage issues. For example, dry river creek beds and french drains, in addition to many more.