Advice on drain pipe

[zooklm1]

I am preparing for my post frame construction workshop. The main building is 24 x 32 with a 10x20 enclosed side shed. I was digging holes today and encountered some corrugated black plastic 4” hose. It was about 24 inches deep. The workshop is at the end of my driveway and there is a drain in the concrete on the drive. I believe the hose goes to that drain and if it is, there is probably 20’ that is under the foundation. It appears that the hose was placed directly on the ground abd covered with dirt when the house was built, 25 years ago. There is about 15’ of concrete slab that it runs under before it gets to building footprint.

I see my options as either dig up all hose, fill and compact to get back up to the nominal grade and block the drain- to later reroute/ make a french drain

Or

Repair the damaged section and put gravel/dirt around it and compact.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Lee

 

[d_mayer]

Digging up all the hoses will be a tedious task. I would suggest you make a french drain system. A French drain is often an effective solution to protect your property from damage. Properly installed, a french drain can help to keep your basement dry and prevent future water damage. I had installed it a few years back with help of our nearest drain cleaning service. They had fixed it professionally without disturbing the surroundings.

 

[TractorJeff]

I may be wrong, but if it was doing its job before, I would repair it, then re-bury.......

 

[justanengineer]

Sounds like you dug into drain tile. Given the labor and cost to move it, assuming you’re not in an incorporated area needing permits and pain to do so, Id repair it and leave as-is. I also wouldn’t want a building anywhere near a drainage field, usually you want them in dry areas not wet.


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[fourjeepin]

Repair it. And FYI, French drain is not what you have though this is a very common misconception.

 

[Williams B]

Hey,
Seems like it's too clumsy more than it sounds. It's not very easy to bypass an existing old plumbing system.
The best bet is to consult with any drain repair vendor, who can do it decently and efficiently. They can professionally repair it without causing any inconvenience to the neighboring area.

 

[samss]

Run your clothes washer to verify it doesn't drain there.