How to Update Your Yard to Prevent Water Damage to Your Foundation | SERVPRO® of Piscataway

The resiliency and overall health of your home’s foundation has a lot resting on it—literally. Water damage can impact any part of a home and be a nuisance, but having water damage around your foundation can bring together a whole host of other concerns because it is so important for your home’s structure.

If water consistently pools around your foundation, that is something you will definitely want to address before it causes other issues. The good news is that with creative landscaping and drain installation, you can easily reroute water and make sure the base of your home stays dry.

Take Advantage of Sloped Landscaping

If your lot is sloped toward your home, getting creative with your landscaping is a great way to route the water away from your foundation. Smart landscaping techniques such as dry streams, rain gardens and well-placed pavers can all assist with drainage and keep water from pooling around your home.

Consider Drains for the Hard-to-Amend Areas

If the puddle problem in your yard is too extreme for light landscaping tricks, consider installing drains that will physically move the water elsewhere. Yard drains, also called area or landscape drains, can be installed to direct water away from the home, just as any other drain would be. These are great for areas that consistently become marshy or are at the base of severe hills.

Use Plants Wisely Around the Base of Your Home

Many homeowners do want to have some greenery around the base of their home, and these can be a great tool to prevent water damage as well. Mulched beds can help disperse water throughout the soil and regulate the moisture of the area, and planting low-water flowers is generally safe as you will not need to soak them and potentially soak your foundation in the process. Be cautious when planting root plants such as trees, however—these roots can spread out and crack your foundation, providing a great route for water to work its way in.

If you have water damage to your home’s foundation, you can count on us. Give us a call at any time to learn more about our process.