Hey everyone, I need some advice on landscaping around my house. My neighbor's driveway is significantly higher than the base of my house—about 8 to 12 inches higher and only 7 to 8 feet away. I'm thinking of adding a lot of dirt from my yard towards their driveway to create a slope. Ideally, I'd like the lowest point to be around 3 to 5 feet from my house. My primary concern is whether this will be enough to avoid water damage on that side of the house. I've got a crawl space with a concrete base and siding on top. To add to my caution, no photos because I want to keep things private. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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I’d be careful with what you’re planning! By just piling dirt, you might unintentionally direct water towards your house instead of away from it. Instead, consider building a dry-stacked retaining wall to help level out the area. You can also install a French drain to manage the water better. Keeping the drainage in mind is super important to protect your home!
How would that slope cause issues? I thought creating a raised area would push water away from my house. Can you explain a bit more?