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DRAINAGE
An apparent drainage issue along the south edge of the building
causes stormwater intrusion into the kitchen. This is due to the
slope of the ground causing water to flow towards the building.
The ideal solution would be to fill with soil against the side of the
building, thus raising the grade to create a slope away from the
building for at least five feet. This solution is complicated because
the edge of the building is on the property line and thus earthwork
cannot be undertaken without permission from the neighboring
property owner. Additionally, there is a mature canopy tree whose
root systems would be impacted by the grading process. If the
neighboring property owner were to consent to the re-grading and
a tree plan with an arboricultural assessment were to demonstrate
that the existing tree would not be harmed, then this could be a
viable option to stop the flooding.
Image: South edge of building with ground sloping towards it.
Mature tree adjacent.
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