During heavy rain, the water which runs off driveways, streets and other areas covered by asphalt or concrete can cause flooding to your land and property. However, there are a number of steps you can take to decrease the impact of this stormwater. Below is a brief guide to some of your options.
Install a Heavy Duty Drainage System on Your Property
A heavy duty drainage system is designed to collect any excess water and transport it to the public sewer system. The large pipes of a heavy duty drainage system allow it to cope with the large volume of water created during storms and flash floods. When installing a heavy duty drainage system, contractors will first prepare the foundations to ensure that they are strong and stable enough to support the large gauge pipes. This is achieved by compacting the surrounding soils. They will then install pipes into the trenches and connect it to the public sewer system.
Reduce the Amount of Concrete and Asphalt on Your Property
A leading cause of flooding during heavy rain is having large areas of your property covered by concrete, asphalt or other impervious substances which cover areas such as car parking lots or walkways. This prevents water from soaking into the ground as it naturally would. You may consider using pavers instead of concrete paving stones, which contain a space for run off water to seep through into the ground. Using gravel or wood chips to cover parking lots is an ideal way of increasing the permeability of these areas.
Ensure Any Flat Roofs Have Adequate Drainage
During a storm, a large amount of water may collect on your roof. If you do not have adequate drainage, a roof may collect a large quantity of water. The weight of this water can cause structural damage to your property or could cause internal flooding which could damage the belongings you have inside. Avoid this by having the roof inspected by a plumbing contractor. They will be able to calculate the maximum amount of water your roof can deal with and advise you on the best type of drainage system to install.
If you have any questions or concerns about how best to deal with stormwater runoff and drainage on your land or property, you should contact a professional plumbing service. They will be able to carry out a full assessment before carrying out any necessary work.
