Yard Grading & Drainage
Shaping the soil around a home so it slopes away from the foundation at a minimum of 6" of fall over 10 feet.
Quick answer
Yard Grading & Drainage: Shaping the soil around a home so it slopes away from the foundation at a minimum of 6" of fall over 10 feet. Typical cost: $1,000–$5,000 for regrading and downspout extensions on a typical lot..
Why it matters
Bad grading causes the majority of basement leaks; regrading and downspout extensions solve most problems for under $2,000.
Typical cost
$1,000–$5,000 for regrading and downspout extensions on a typical lot.
Pros
- • Cheapest waterproofing fix
- • Often resolves leaks without interior work
Cons
- • Disturbs landscaping
- • Requires periodic recheck
Common uses
- • Wet basements, foundation moisture issues
Alternatives
French drainSump pump
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- How much slope away from foundation?
- 6 inches of fall in the first 10 feet — the IRC minimum.
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