On 25 Aug 2005 08:48:40 -0700, "tmo" wrote:

| Hi everyone,
| We just recently moved into our first house and the sellers had
| disclosed that there was some leaking in the basement during heavy
| rains (which here in Seattle happens frequently). During the inspection
| the inspector suggested digging some ditches and running the rain water
| away from the house and into a dry well.
|
| I am thinking about trying to do this myself but also wanted to get a
| few quotes just to get an idea of what it would cost. My question is
| whether I call a plumber or a landscaper?
|
| Thanks in advanced. This NG has been a gold mine of information for a
| noob like me.
|
| -tmo
|
Landscaper built my (exterior) French drain. It's worked perfectly for
24 years.