Just as proper irrigation is essential to the landscape of your home or business, so is proper drainage. Not only can standing water damage your property, but it can be hazardous to the health and safety of you and your family.
Improper landscape drainage can result in:
- Mold and mildew. Improper yard drainage and a bad sump pump can lead to flooding in your basement. The excess moisture can create a perfect environment for harmful molds and mildews to form. Some of these molds release spores that can cause allergic reactions as well as respiratory or neurological problems.
- Structural foundation damage. Standing water can cause damage to the structure and stability of your property’s foundation.
- Termite infestations. Damp soil or standing water can attract termites that eat through water-damaged wood and destroy the structure of your home or business.
- Soil erosion. Excess water can cause the soil in your landscape to erode and move elsewhere, removing essential nutrients from plants or greenery and potentially causing damage to your home’s foundation.
To prevent these issues from occurring, it’s important to consult with a yard drainage specialist that can provide the best landscape drainage solutions to tackle any existing problems and prevent any future incidents.