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jay2000..did you line your swale with anything to promote water flow, and prevent seepage into the ground?

dicksewerrat..thanks for the info. What exactly are sand points?

Thanks for all your help. How do i go about finding a geotechnical consultant in my area? I'm in Northwest NJ. Thanks!

Thanks again! Even without the piezometer, I believe i have a groundwater issue--when i was digging the french drain i hit water at about 2.5' depth. I will install one, but i'm afraid it will look a little like old faithful. I finished about 1/2 of the 80 foot trench on day 1. When i went...

Thanks. The basement is damp (not unusual in my experience) No leaks though. Both the French drain and the sump outlet pipes are 50+ feet down grade from the house. Roof downspouts drain into leaders that drain 50+ft from the house also. My grade also is adequate, per your suggestions. How...

I have a water issue with my house--it sits at the base of a large hill and my back yard is very wet. My sump pump runs frequently. I recently installed a french drain at the base of the hill, approximately 20 feet from my foundation (3ft deep, 4" perforated pvc pipe wrapped with fabric...

I have a similar issue with my house--sits at the base of a large hill and my back yard is very wet. My sump pump runs frequently. I recently installed a french drain at the base of the hill, approximately 20 feet from my foundation (3ft deep, 4" perforated pvc pipe wrapped with fabric...