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LostDefectivePearl t1_j8e5pm3 wrote

Reply to comment by techknee in Any companies able to help me figure out why water pools in my backyard for days after it rains / storms? by techknee

I added a tip about how to quickly rule out someone trying to make a quick buck. To be clear a poorly installed French drain will work for a few years, it will just fail a lot faster without filter fabric.

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healthyBabyBoy t1_j8ezn9w wrote

what happens when they fail? they just dont transport water away from the house well? i have a feeling mine is kinda jacked up from idiots driving over the french drain line thats not super deep

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LostDefectivePearl t1_j8f1ukk wrote

When they fail they just drain water a lot slower or not at all, like they’re not even there. When I dig up a failed French drain I expect that it does not have filter fabric around it.

Depending on how deep the French drain is buried, it could definitely just be smushed under there. If you have access to one side of the pipe (like a downspout for example) you can use a hose and see if you can flush anything out.

Luckily if it was installed well, it’s really doable for a homeowner to replace a short segment.

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healthyBabyBoy t1_j8flkyt wrote

I have seen the plastic corrigated tubing, so it is probably not covered in a fabric or very deep. I am not sure if mine is failing yet but i could see dirt getting in where the line has been crushed a bit. I'll give the hose a try

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techknee OP t1_j8e5w5f wrote

yeah it’s tough to decide what to do since i’m renting, but in charge of the yard work. I really am only trying to lower the pooling of water so that I can do things with my dog in the backyard without them being covered in mud / soaking wet. Thank you again.

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LostDefectivePearl t1_j8e9u9y wrote

Oh that’s a bummer, these solutions can get really pricey with a pro, unfortunately I have no idea on that end but my guess is not less than $1500 for the most absolute basic tiny French drain (and your yard sounds complicated, sorry to say) I would contact your landlord because this work is beyond what you should be required to do.

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BlueXTC t1_j8hpi2a wrote

Yard work would not include lot drain system. That is a landlord issue and I would discuss the solution with them as you cannot use the backyard due to drain issues. Yard duties are trimming, grass cutting, bush and tree maintenance but per code of HOA, county or city, not drainage issues.

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