Yard depressions, ruts, and low spots are not only unsightly nuisances; they are also a potential safety hazard. The uneven ground makes simple activities such as walking, mowing, and playing dangerous. The good news is that these problems are often easy to correct with help from a professional.
Many natural occurrences can lead to depressions, ruts, or low spots in a yard, including:
Burrowing animals
Tree or root system decay
Overused, heavily saturated soils
These can lead to serious depressions in the yard that can gather water and create further problems.
Depressions, ruts, and low spots in lawns are typically not a critical problem. However, depressions can create a place where water collects or improperly drains in a yard. In certain instances, this can create foundation or basement water problems.
Additionally, improving the home’s exterior appearance is often an inexpensive way to improve the value of a home and curbside appeal. These problems create potential trip hazards and inconveniences for outdoor activities. Repairing them will create a more enjoyable outdoor experience.
The best solution for these problems is to fill the depression with a compost-soil mixture. If turf is present in the depressed area, lift it before filling the depression. Once the depression has been filled with soil, the sod can be replaced and watered. Ruts or areas where the soil has been compacted should be loosened before filling to facilitate the growth of grass root systems. A pest-control professional must handle burrowing pests before filling.
Trust Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake
Our team of foundation specialists has the knowledge and experience to assist with various problems due to foundation or water issues. Proper grading and rainwater drainage are critical for a successful foundation and dry basement or crawl space. If a homeowner notices low spots, depressions, or ruts in a yard, our team of experts can help. Give us a call today for an appointment.
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Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake provide foundation, basement, and crawlspace installation and repair for the greater Baltimore area homeowners.
