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Joseph Meehan

wrote:
Getting the grading right is always the first priority. Assuming you
can do that, it's where I would start. Make sure grading slopes
away from the house and all water from the downspouts is discharged
at least 6 ft away, 10 is better.

I understand the importance of grading, but the strategic question I
have is if I am going to tear up the land around the house, whether I
should possibly fix the pipes and the sump pump drains or whether I
should just grade the land and hope that it takes care of the
problems.

Thanks,

JD

97% of the time grading IS the one and only problem.

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Joseph Meehan

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