Standing water
Ponding on patios, walkways or low areas can indicate grade, outlet or surface drainage concerns.
Drainage problems
Water should move away from the parts of the property it can damage.
Ponding, erosion, saturated planting beds and water moving toward the building can affect hardscapes, concrete, foundations and exterior assemblies. Drainage needs to be considered as part of the property system.
What it may indicate
Signs the water path needs attention.
Repeated moisture patterns often show where grade and surface flow are not working together.
Erosion or washed material
Moving water can displace soil, mulch, gravel and base material.
Water near the building
Downspouts, hard surfaces and landscape grade can direct water toward walls or foundations.
What to do next
Observe where the water begins, travels and collects.
Photographs during or immediately after rain can be useful. Note downspout locations, adjacent hard surfaces, low points and whether the condition is seasonal or ongoing.
The best solution may involve grade correction, surface drainage, a channel, hardscape changes or coordination with other property work.
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Related next steps
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Questions
Common questions
Straight answers help clients decide what to do next.
Can river rock alone solve a drainage problem?
Rock can form part of a drainage detail, but water still needs a suitable path, grade and outlet.
Should drainage be reviewed before a patio or retaining wall?
Yes. New hard surfaces and grade changes can alter water movement and should be planned together.
What photographs are useful?
Show the full area, where water begins, where it collects and nearby downspouts, slopes and hard surfaces.
Which areas do you serve?
Axis Point Contracting Ltd. serves Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Include the property city or service location so access and scheduling can be reviewed.
Start with clarity
Let us review the property concern.
Share the location, what you are seeing and how urgent the problem is.