Are all downspouts connected?
Inspect all drains from downspouts and drains in basement window wells making sure that they are not blocked. Add clear plastic window well covers to all basement windows. Begin by diverting or piping away all the water coming from the downspouts. Three feet is a start, 10 feet would be good, but the further it can be piped or diverted away from the building the better. Re-grade the landscaping making sure that it all slopes away from the house, even if it is only a gentle slope. Flower beds should be higher than the lawn. Lawn is better than flower beds because it does not let as much water through. Patios (concrete slabs) often sink or settle and then channel water towards the house. These would need to be removed or replaced. The driveway needs to slope away from the building. Any area surrounding the house that tends flood or appears waterlogged after it rains should be drained. If your neighbors property drains on to your property, consider installing a drain that would break the
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