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- Feb 18, 2025
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Hello everyone,
I appreciate you taking the time to review our current challenge. We have two areas at the front of our lot that have historically remained wet over the years. After conducting soil tests, helical piers with spread footings were recommended.
A few weeks ago, we began grading away from the problem area, but we quickly noticed that the graded section would become moist and eventually fully saturated each day. Concerned about the ongoing moisture, we had our soil engineer revisit the site. He advised creating a trench toward the rear of the lot to help dry out the pad area. Additionally, he suggested installing a Geotech fabric and placing 1–3 feet of #57 or larger stone in the center. My helical pier contractor also confirmed that #57 stone would be suitable around the footing area.
However, after a few heavy rainstorms, it became clear that the drainage from the spring was more than we could handle, and I believe the situation has surpassed the skill level of my grader. I have since reached out to a few engineers for input on capturing and redirecting the spring water to the back of the lot.
One major challenge we’re facing is the lack of sufficient elevation drop from the front to the back, making a traditional French drain impractical. I’ve sketched out some possible solutions and would greatly appreciate any insights or recommendations from this community on the best approach to tackle this issue.
Looking forward to your feedback. Thank you!
videos of the lot: https://app.companycam.com/galleries/YL6H4D6w
I appreciate you taking the time to review our current challenge. We have two areas at the front of our lot that have historically remained wet over the years. After conducting soil tests, helical piers with spread footings were recommended.
A few weeks ago, we began grading away from the problem area, but we quickly noticed that the graded section would become moist and eventually fully saturated each day. Concerned about the ongoing moisture, we had our soil engineer revisit the site. He advised creating a trench toward the rear of the lot to help dry out the pad area. Additionally, he suggested installing a Geotech fabric and placing 1–3 feet of #57 or larger stone in the center. My helical pier contractor also confirmed that #57 stone would be suitable around the footing area.
However, after a few heavy rainstorms, it became clear that the drainage from the spring was more than we could handle, and I believe the situation has surpassed the skill level of my grader. I have since reached out to a few engineers for input on capturing and redirecting the spring water to the back of the lot.
One major challenge we’re facing is the lack of sufficient elevation drop from the front to the back, making a traditional French drain impractical. I’ve sketched out some possible solutions and would greatly appreciate any insights or recommendations from this community on the best approach to tackle this issue.
Looking forward to your feedback. Thank you!
videos of the lot: https://app.companycam.com/galleries/YL6H4D6w
