Who to hire for Concrete grading?
We had our mud hut removed from our Bed-Stuy brownstone, and nw need to do some back-filling on the piece of ground that was under the mud hut. Meanwhile, our basement is getting water as a result of the recent rains. WHo can I get to put some concrete in that can be both an…
We had our mud hut removed from our Bed-Stuy brownstone, and nw need to do some back-filling on the piece of ground that was under the mud hut.
Meanwhile, our basement is getting water as a result of the recent rains. WHo can I get to put some concrete in that can be both an attractive patio as well as graded away from the building so we don’t get water into the basement?
OP here – many thanks for the recommendations. So – who should I contact for the concrete/drywell work? I’ve seen some recommendations for mansons here – but isn’t this more a landscaping/concrete issue? I just don’t know who to contact, or what kind of price tag to expect. Many thanks!
While you have everything torn up back there it may be wise to put in a drain.
You need cement going out 10 feet from the back of the house, it’s even a DOB rule I believe. But as 10:55 suggests think about what you have in the yard beyond that to absorb rain and not send it towards your house. You also need a drywell.
We had the cement at the back of the house regraded away. Had a huge drywell dug about 10 feet from the house (required distance). Just beyond that are flowerbeds and gravel patio over sand. The gravel/sand absorbs water really well. Then just beyond that is a low retaining edge to keep mud and water back, and that’s our garden. Shrubs, flowers, mulch, grass. Which absorb the water there. The fact the water falling on that section has no where to run away, it keeps the plants moist so we don’t have to water them as often. It’s a “rain garden” concept.
Concrete does not help water seep into the ground. Maybe re-grading and then something other than concrete would be a better option for keeping your cellar dry?
I think your best bet would be a masonry/concrete outfit. Some can be found here on the forum.
Thanks , but the mud hut was falling apart and not worth saving. So – anyone have any idea who to call for this?
WOuld a landscaping outfit do the work?
Buscarello Concrete? I’d like not to break the bank, and still have it both work to keep the water sloped away from the building and look nice as well. How much do you experts think this might run?
Thanks!
mud hut? what? I would have kept the mud hut.