There are states that seem to have more problems with drainage that other states. In Mississippi, drainage problems seem to be the main culprit when there are issues with the structural foundations. A company that offers quality drainage repair service in Mississippi assures that proper drainage is critical when it comes to the integrity of a given structure. A list of the causes of drainage issues will put the homeowners or business owners in a better position to know how and when to handle such problems.
* The typical problem with drainage stems from erroneous grading. Grading is relating to how the yard slopes. For it to make sense, a yard that is properly sloped will have the drainage going downward away from the house. When it rains, there will not be large, ponding puddles to cause problems for the foundation.
* Another issue that could be problematic has to do with the branching roots of the various trees and/or bushes on the property. These can create natural dams, causing the water that would normally drain to head back towards the structure. That leads to foundation damage, once again.
* Water that is already underground can also be a potential cause of foundation damage. The underground water could soak in the property ground, causing a ponding issue once again. This will lead to foundation damage for the structure.
* Also, another possible source of poor drainage is if the structure has a lack of gutters or gutters that are not routed properly. The water that would normally be routed properly to the ground will instead pool and sink into the soil around the foundation. That leads to foundation problems also.
Ewing and Ray have been providing foundation repair and drainage repair services to customers in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana for over 47 years. They are able to recognize the common causes of foundation issues with homes and commercial businesses. They use various types of drain systems, such as the traditional surface drains or the specific channel drains.