Recent content by juice3250

There was a link to one earlier in the thread. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

So after talking to her on Sunday, she is aware of the problem and seeking a solution to the water. She has been doing a lot of research of houses in our sub. Apparently there is no Storm drain system in our sub aside from the street. There is a newer sub that is connected to ours that obviously...

Normal rain water drainage hasn't been a problem. It was only when she had a company install her sump pump and discharge into the yard. I printed out several sheets from our Township staying the ordinance of where it's supposed to drain. I'm going to give those to her so she has something to...

The street is in front of our house. Her sump pump is draining in the back of her house. It's possible there's a storm drain at the back of the property, but I honestly have no clue. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

I went out there and started to dig a small trench to channel the water to the back of my property along the fence line. The cocktail is that if have to add probably 3 to 4 yards of dirt to build up enough to keep it out. But that amount of standing water is not good and is a breeding ground for...

I agree. It should discharge into the storm drain. Even if I build up a burm or dig a trench to divert it away from my yard, it's only a matter of time before other neighbors behind us complain. At most, it delays the problem. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

That's not encouraging for me. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

I'd be interested in hearing more details about this. Did you hire someone to do the work? If so, may I ask who? I honestly haven't a clue where to begin if I were to start something like this. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

Exactly my thoughts. Although it is good to research the laws in my area. I don't foresee her having a problem when I go and talk to her. And I have no intention of getting the Township involved in any way. I'm hoping that the contractor who fixed her water drainage/water in her basement...

This article from my Township will explain it. Page 2 specifically. http://superior-twp.org/ordinances/Ordinance%2041%20Foundation%20Drains%209-76.pdf Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

Our lots are small and dumping sump water outside seems like a stupid thing to do, IMO. But I'm sure it's more expensive to hook it up to the main drain line. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

If something can't be resolved on her end then I will attempt to build up the ground on my side of the fence. I have a place just a couple of miles from my house where I can get free fill dirt. As much as I want. I would just be concerned with it slowly eroding away over time. How would I go...

Ours seems to run a lot. Regardless, water doesn't drain in our yard very quickly and the side where the water is only gets a few hours of sun a day. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

I live in Southeastern Michigan. In Washtenaw County. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Josh and I have a two car garage that I am able to use half of for my woodworking. I also have an intermediate level of mechanical ability to do repairs on our two vehicles. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk