I'm dealing with a frustrating issue of water pooling in part of my basement because my driveway isn't graded right. This causes runoff to flow directly toward my home's foundation. I have landscaping installed alongside the driveway that sits between the driveway and the foundation. I'm considering putting in a DIY French drain to channel the water from the driveway to the street and prevent it from collecting near the foundation. Is this the right approach, or should I explore different drainage systems? I've received a few estimates for regrading the driveway, but they all come in around $10,000, so I'm hoping to try a more budget-friendly solution first.
2 Answers
You might want to consider either a French drain or a simple ditch. It's tough to give precise advice without seeing the setup, but sometimes even just a ditch can be enough to redirect water away from your foundation and driveway effectively.
It really depends on the specifics of your situation, but if you're looking for something easy and budget-friendly, a surface drain might be a good option. When you have a basement, though, a French drain is definitely more effective, although it requires more work.