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dave23
Citizen
Username: Dave23
Post Number: 1928
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 4:50 pm: | 
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I need someone to come to my house and develop (and perhaps implement) a drainage/irrigation plan to channel water away from my house. I've got a few spots that collect water that seeps into the foundation, plus some badly placed downspouts.
I'm not really sure where to start. I know that landscapers can implement a plan involving PVC pipes and whatnot, but I don't know what profession specializes in developing such a project.
Any ideas? I know that this is a common problem around here.
Thanks.
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Me
Citizen
Username: 1972
Post Number: 26
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 5:44 pm: |
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I have a similar problem: the water from our sump pump is now coming out of a PVC pipe on the side of the house. First, it looks ugly, second there's always water sitting on our driveway. I'd like to get it underground and away from the house. My landscapers don't seem confident in how to do this. Any others? |
J L Bryant
Citizen
Username: Jeffbryant
Post Number: 25
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 9:06 am: |
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Storm water controls/methods/systems are usually designed by civil engineers or landscape architects (& sometimes even architects who care to focus on the topic, especially residentially). Though I haven't tried to find one, I'm sure there are landscaping contractors who can offer that specific aspect (system design) of this issue, and then they'd install it too.
FYI, I've had very good results using the Multi-Flow product from this mfgr:
www.varicore.com
They support installing contractors (though mine had zero issues w/ the product and it's use) and have plenty of existing functioning systems. Apparently they can offer design help as well, so an inquiry to them might get you started.
If it helps, I'd be happy to talk/write more w/ you on this
Jeff |
dave23
Citizen
Username: Dave23
Post Number: 1929
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 9:28 am: |
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Jeff,
At first glance that looks great. I do have more questions. Mind if I PL you?
Dave |
Jelly
Citizen
Username: Jelly
Post Number: 37
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 9:34 am: |
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Dean Weiss landscaping installed some drainage for me and did a nice job (other landscapers I contacted were not at all interested in the job). |
J L Bryant
Citizen
Username: Jeffbryant
Post Number: 28
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 9:57 am: |
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Dave - "PL" ?????? Forgive my naivety of forum lingo, but,,,, ummm... sure... (gulp? what am I agreeing too??  ). Jeff |
dave23
Citizen
Username: Dave23
Post Number: 1930
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 10:05 am: |
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It's an ancient rite that, in short, involves liquifying your soul and drinking it through a green swirly straw.
It also stands for "Private Line", which means I email you through MOL. You receive the message, but I don't see the address. |
dave23
Citizen
Username: Dave23
Post Number: 1931
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 10:06 am: |
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Thanks, Jelly. I left a message at Dean Weiss. |
J L Bryant
Citizen
Username: Jeffbryant
Post Number: 29
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 10:36 am: |
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dave -    Fire away!! |
melicious
Citizen
Username: Melicious
Post Number: 587
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 11:01 am: |
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Dean Weiss did a similar thing for me and it works wonders.
He's great, professional and skilled.
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Carol Greeley
Citizen
Username: Chinzo
Post Number: 51
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 11:09 am: |
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yeah for dean, he's the greatest...........??? |
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