Are Your Downspouts Causing a Drainage Issue?

While it is important to direct water away from your roof and home, too much water on your property in on spot can cause overall drainage problems. Erosion, landscaping troubles foundation settling and even leaks into your basement can occur when your downspouts are not situated properly. If the downspouts on your home are making a mess of your yard and property, it may be time to replace them or add new drainage solutions to protect your investment in your home.

Controlling Downspout Runoff

It is one thing to have gutters on your home that control roof runoff – it is another issue whisking this water away from your home once it leaves your gutter and downspout system. If downspouts from your gutters pour water right next to your home’s foundation or into nearby landscaping, it can cause problems. You can have pooling that can impact plants, your lawn or even leak back into or towards your home. Erosion around your foundation can causing expensive settling that can impact your home’s structure.

To reduce possible damage from downspout runoff, you need a complete drainage system. This system can guide the water from your gutters and downspouts to an appropriate drainage point away from your home. This can prevent erosion and damage to your home and property, a wise improvement to protect one of your most valuable assets.

If you are concerned with the functionality of your downspouts on your home, contact a local landscaper that offers drainage solutions and downspout repairs. They can improve your downspouts or create drainage options that will move moisture away from your valuable home and landscaping to protect your investment.

Posted on behalf of:
Tommy Gun Lawn Care
Alpharetta, GA 30040
770-884-7277