Why Standing Water In Your Yard Should Be Repaired

A lot of water can come down during a rainstorm. The water in your yard should, however, dry out within one to two days after a heavy storm. If your yard continues to remain wet, then you may have a problem that requires exterior drainage measures.

At Jerry's Waterproofing, we offer long-term waterproofing solutions to keep your property dry.

Why the Water In Your Yard Isn't Draining

Improper Grading

Grading will affect where the water in your yard flows. If it all flows toward one spot in your yard, or even worse your foundation, the amount of water will oversaturate the ground, preventing it from dissipating and leading to standing water.

Improper Drainage Like Clogged Gutters

Your roof occupies a large area, so properly draining the rainwater that falls on it is important. This is why we have gutters and downspouts, to direct the water where you want it to go as part of the larger drainage plan. This doesn't work, however, if your gutters are clogged by leaves and debris. Thankfully, while cleaning the gutters isn't fun, this is the least costly possibility.

Plumbing Leaks

If water isn't draining, that could mean that it is being consistently replenished. If you are experiencing water problems even when it doesn't rain, you likely have a leaking pipe running through your yard.

That makes it less of a water drainage issue than a plumbing problem. It is also one that you want to have fixed immediately.

Problems Standing Water Can Cause

Foundation Wall Damage

If the water is pooling near your foundation, this can cause issues for your home. If you have a basement or other below-grade foundation wall, the excess pressure from the overly saturated soil will push inward. This can cause the wall to crack, bow, and if not repaired, eventually fail.

Lawn Problems

Just as too little water can be bad for plants, so can too much. Drowning your lawn isn't good for the grass. It can rot the roots or spur fungal growth.

Drainage Problems

Standing water can exacerbate drainage issues by compacting the soil further.

More Mosquitos

Standing water makes a great breeding ground for mosquitos. You will start to see more of these pests if you have standing water for too long.

How Waterproofing Can Help

Don't ignore pooling water in your yard. At Jerry's Waterproofing, we offer waterproofing solutions to eliminate water in your yard.

Our exterior drainage systems can solve your yard's water woes by directing the water to where it will not harm your lawn or foundation.

Contact Jerry's Waterproofing to find out the best system for your water problems. Keeping excess water from pooling around your foundation and in your yard can prevent future foundation issues as well. Call us today to get more information. We serve Iowa and Nebraska.