Surface Water Drainage Improvement

Surface water on a site is often the primary contributor to foundation problems. The water usually comes from precipitation or irrigation. If the water is directed towards the structure or allowed to pond near the structure, the water can saturate the foundation bearing soil and result in differential movement of the structure. Correcting the drainage around the structure can often reduce the amount of damage to the structure and the amount of water available to leak through cracks.

Intermountain Foundation Repair, Inc. can review the drainage around the structure and make recommendations for mitigation. Mitigation sometimes will involve replacing and sealing window wells, removing the existing landscaping, excavating to change the grade, and installing surface drains and a drain line system to dispose of surface water and runoff.