On 2011-11-10, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
" fired this volley in
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The correct way is to analyze the grading and to get it to
slope AWAY from the building.

Ig... our factory was built 4' below road level in an area correctly
termed "Florida Flatwoods"; land on which the mean water table is less
than 12" below the surface.

Every time it rained more than a couple of inches, the whole ten acres
became a mud bog, and that's been going on for 40 years.

So, I talked my principals into hiring a hydrologist to come shoot the
levels, review the maps and county drains, and tell us if there was
anything that could be done with the run-off.

All they needed to fix the problems was a mini-GradeAll, $4000, and a
week. Now we have property that hasn't even _puddled_ since! It was the
best spent 'expert work' we ever had done.

LLoyd

This is awesome! So, you would say I should search phone book for
"hydrologist"? Or "drain engineer" or something? I would like the same
thing as you -- proper drainage -- except that my case is
easier. There is a ready storm drain and even some kind of a pond
across the road from me.

i