
Fixing a backyard drainage problem with new collector, sump and pump
Dewatering a backyard prone to flooding
This customer’s walkout basement home had an unfortunate design characteristic when it was first built many years ago. The backyard was not only below grade but also the low point of the surrounding terrain. This would cause rain, runoff and meltwater to pool in the backyard, making it a soggy and unusable for weeks at a time (not to mention a health hazard and potential threat to the home’s foundation).
The fix was pretty straightforward since the front yard at street level was above grade with a gentle slope to the neighbourhood drainage ditch nearby.
So we excavated a pit at the low point and levelled it with a layer of gravel. I then fitted it with 24″ corrugated drain pipe set vertically, which I had perforated with a saw so it could collect water. I then installed a winterized pump and float switch drawing power from the home connected to discharge piping we had trenched and lined to run up the side of the house, expelling into the storm drain/ditch.
The riser was later landscaped along with the rest of the yard to blend in nicely and, of course, make the yard entirely usable again.
Brett Smith
Owner, Water Systems Specialist
All’s Well Filtration & Pumping Solutions Ltd
Got a backyard drainage problem?
- Great location with unfortunate slope had water pooling in back yard
- Digging a hole to collect excess rain and run off to collect and pump uphill
- Custom designed culvert pipe perforated and fitted with discharge line
- Custom dewatering system collects pooling water, pumps uphill to storm drainage system
- Pump and float switch, custom built for custom dewatering project
- Rain, runoff and meltwater collected here, pumped out when full
- Home reno and new landscaping invloved fixing standing water issue in backyard, permanently
- New water collector and pump system ready to become part of the scenery
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Based in High River, Alberta, All's Well Filtration & Plumbing Solutions is proud to serve the residents of this town, the MD of the Foothills and the many Southern Alberta communities beyond. We are dedicated to supporting and referring reputable local businesses and contractors by partnering with them exclusively as needs arise or water systems products are required. We firmly believe that enduring economic instability and a string of natural disasters over the last few years has made us a better company because we share this common bond with our proud, resilient and steadfast community.