How prone to water damage is your house? The answer lies in how well your yard drains. If you’re not sure what the drainage is like in your home, League City experts say you can watch out for these signs.
We may think of flooding as freak accidents that only happen once in a blue moon, but even for one-off disasters, they’re so costly and stressful to fix that you may want to invest in flood prevention measures to avoid them in the first place! But imagine if you have to deal with water damage constantly. How much would that cost you?
In League City, that’s a question that many homeowners already have the answer to. But if your property is prone to flooding, the solution may be as simple as fixing your yard drainage, the experts at League City Drainage & Irrigation explain.
Flooding is one of the most frequent and expensive causes of property damage in the United States. Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says that one inch of water can cost the average homeowner $25,000 in damages. Just a single inch, and you’ll be down thousands! It’s difficult to fathom how much money even more water would cost you.
But if you live in League City, that’s a possibility you’ll have to consider. The Texas Gulf Coast is particularly prone to flooding due to rising sea levels and stronger storms, with analysts projecting that 81.4% of properties in League City and the surrounding areas will be at risk of flood damage in 30 years.
Luckily, it’s pretty easy to tell whether your home is at risk for flooding. Just look at your yard. Standing water and overflowing gutters or drains are clear signs that the yard isn’t draining correctly; other indications include wall discoloration, water stains, fungal growth, efflorescence - mineral residue that remains after water evaporates - and spalling in the yard.
Failure to manage these issues can cause pooling at the building’s foundations, resulting in cracks and other severe structural damage. And that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg to fix - if it doesn’t end up costing you your home to begin with.
To combat poor drainage in yards, you may need the help of a professional. Professionals can address common causes, such as tree roots, erosion problems, and land grading.
They’ll do this by:
…among other options.
By the way, many of these companies also offer more extensive landscaping services. If you want to conceal drainage structures, level your yard to remove unsightly mounds, and otherwise ensure your property remains visually appealing while naturally preventing ponding or floods, consider asking the company you’re working with for its landscaping options.
You can go even farther. Once you’re aware of your property’s water flows, you can also safely install other decorative fixtures, such as outdoor lighting, which will not be impacted by yard drainage. That’ll add a bit more light to your life, right?
See? Correcting your yard drainage isn’t that hard. It’s all about hiring a crew that knows what they’re doing - people who are happy to do the dirty work so your property remains clean.
