Drainage Problem...

[voorheisb]

I, like many other people I've seen in these forums, am having a problem with drainage. I live on a hill so my yard when looking at my house from the street slopes from left to right. In fact, the hill is steep enough that it allows me to have a walk-in basement door. The problem is that the water comes down the hill through the woods and turns my backyard into a muddy stream. I've traced the source and it appears to just come out of the ground just before it reaches my property. I'm wondering if I can channel it toward the street and away from my house since there is a drainage grate there already. If anyone can help me I'd greatly appreciate it. My house is only 5 years old and my foundation already has a crack and began leaking I'm sure due to the hydrostatic pressure. I'd be happy to include some pictures. Just let me know.

Thanks,
Brian

[joshua]

ya sounds like you need some drain tile put in your back yard. also do you have a sub pump? how about a home owners warrenty? i'm lcp not a homebuilder but i would get someone out to look at your foundation. a few pics would be nice.

[betmr]

The installation of a French Drain, to divert the flow of water is your best bet.