Excavation

dpg · 05-19-2020, 03:18 PM

Any suggestions for an excavation type person (I think) to address a yard water problem (pooling.) I've tried some things myself unsuccessfully

I believe the area of concern needs re-grading and possibly some drainage. No clue who even does this. Thanks...

Hillcountry · 05-19-2020, 03:41 PM

Any landscaping company with “hardscaping” as a service can deal with drainage problems. They will usually have small equipment suitable for traversing lawns or sensitive areas to minimize damage to the surroundings.
Usually drainage problems like your “pooling” issue can be dealt with very easily as all it really requires is a French drain (or similar) to move water away from the affected area. Some finish grading and whatever you need (lawn, gravel, mulch, etc)
YouTube has hundreds of videos of people dealing with water issues. Maybe you have already seen some as you say you were unsuccessful?
Anyway, start with some landscapers in your area.

dpg · 05-19-2020, 03:55 PM

Thanks however it's coming down a pretty steep slope behind the yard there's some constant flowing even a very little creek (barely) running beside the yard. Difficult to explain but I think it's beyond a French drain. I'll see perhaps someone has some experience with this or knows of a lead.

Hillcountry · 05-19-2020, 06:40 PM

A picture of the trouble area would be helpful !

dpg · 05-20-2020, 05:18 AM

I had one in my phone and can't seem to find it now.

dpg · 05-20-2020, 05:29 AM

I've reached out to one person waiting for a response but if anybody knows of anyone else with this expertise it would be appreciated.

TiltonBB · 05-20-2020, 07:14 AM

Padula Excavation just completed a job for me. He tore down a building and installed water and sewer lines for a campground.

When the excavation was complete he graded the property to prepare it for paving. The work was good and the price was fair. He has several excavators and dump trucks.

He is out of Belmont. 603-528-0414

dpg · 05-20-2020, 07:33 AM

Thank you TiltonBB...

Descant · 05-20-2020, 11:28 AM

How big is the area in question ? How big is the entire parcel? Without detail, I can see a bunch of potential regulatory issues with re-directing natural water flow. Everything from wetlands issues to dumping the water onto abutting properties. Maybe a detention pond or water garden would work? Sounds like some expertise (engineer?) may be in order before you just hire a guy who is "real good with a backhoe", especially if your home remedies have been unsuccessful. Be interested to hear what you do.

Hillcountry · 05-20-2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

How big is the area in question ? How big is the entire parcel? Without detail, I can see a bunch of potential regulatory issues with re-directing natural water flow. Everything from wetlands issues to dumping the water onto abutting properties. Maybe a detention pond or water garden would work? Sounds like some expertise (engineer?) may be in order before you just hire a guy who is "real good with a backhoe", especially if your home remedies have been unsuccessful. Be interested to hear what you do.

Yes, I was thinking about that as well when he said “constant flow” may well be a brook/stream/wetlands issue. I like the idea of a koi pond...but that’s another thing entirely!
(And most likely very expensive)

djwade4 · 05-20-2020, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

Any suggestions for an excavation type person (I think) to address a yard water problem (pooling.) I've tried some things myself unsuccessfully

I believe the area of concern needs re-grading and possibly some drainage. No clue who even does this. Thanks...

Hi I’m Doug wade. I own Bluebird construction company. Please call me. I my be able to help. 770-3677

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JEEPONLY · 05-20-2020, 10:53 PM

Labor rates:

$100/hr.

Weekends/holidays- $150/hr.

If you've worked on it yourself- $200/hr.

05-19-2020, 03:18 PM	#1
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Excavation Any suggestions for an excavation type person (I think) to address a yard water problem (pooling.) I've tried some things myself unsuccessfully I believe the area of concern needs re-grading and possibly some drainage. No clue who even does this. Thanks...

05-19-2020, 03:55 PM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Thanks however it's coming down a pretty steep slope behind the yard there's some constant flowing even a very little creek (barely) running beside the yard. Difficult to explain but I think it's beyond a French drain. I'll see perhaps someone has some experience with this or knows of a lead. Last edited by dpg; 05-20-2020 at 07:32 AM. Reason: spelling correction

05-20-2020, 10:53 PM	#12
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Uh-Oh! Labor rates: $100/hr. Weekends/holidays- $150/hr. If you've worked on it yourself- $200/hr.

05-19-2020, 03:41 PM	#2
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Any landscaping company with “hardscaping” as a service can deal with drainage problems. They will usually have small equipment suitable for traversing lawns or sensitive areas to minimize damage to the surroundings. Usually drainage problems like your “pooling” issue can be dealt with very easily as all it really requires is a French drain (or similar) to move water away from the affected area. Some finish grading and whatever you need (lawn, gravel, mulch, etc) YouTube has hundreds of videos of people dealing with water issues. Maybe you have already seen some as you say you were unsuccessful? Anyway, start with some landscapers in your area.

05-19-2020, 06:40 PM	#4
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	A picture of the trouble area would be helpful !

05-20-2020, 05:18 AM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	I had one in my phone and can't seem to find it now.

05-20-2020, 05:29 AM	#6
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	I've reached out to one person waiting for a response but if anybody knows of anyone else with this expertise it would be appreciated.

05-20-2020, 07:14 AM	#7
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,994 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,196 Times in 931 Posts	Padula Excavation just completed a job for me. He tore down a building and installed water and sewer lines for a campground. When the excavation was complete he graded the property to prepare it for paving. The work was good and the price was fair. He has several excavators and dump trucks. He is out of Belmont. 603-528-0414

05-20-2020, 07:33 AM	#8
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Thank you TiltonBB...

05-20-2020, 11:28 AM	#9
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,352 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	How big is the area in question ? How big is the entire parcel? Without detail, I can see a bunch of potential regulatory issues with re-directing natural water flow. Everything from wetlands issues to dumping the water onto abutting properties. Maybe a detention pond or water garden would work? Sounds like some expertise (engineer?) may be in order before you just hire a guy who is "real good with a backhoe", especially if your home remedies have been unsuccessful. Be interested to hear what you do.

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