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Eelementary said:
I need some help!

The imbecile who built the house that we bought thought that it would be a good idea to:

* install drains in the garden that sit about one inch above the lawn (meaning that the water can't actually flow into the drain); and

* make the seep holes on the exterior of the house sit below the level where water sits, after extensive rain.

This has already resulted in one room in our house flooding (back in February, when we had two weeks of non-stop rain).

I have no idea how to begin to have this rectified.

The builder has disappeared off the face of the planet.

My question is - who should I enquire with to fix it?

I have spoken to a few landscapers, and they say they can't help.

Some people have advised that I would need to engage the services of a civil engineering firm.

I have no idea which sort of professional we should ask for help with this.
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How old is the house? When you say the builder has disappeared, I'm assuming it's a recently built house, potentially covered under the 5 or 7 year builders warranty or however long the period is these days... Surely Dept. Of Fair Trading could give you some advice...
 
Eelementary

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Incorrect said:
How old is the house? When you say the builder has disappeared, I'm assuming it's a recently built house, potentially covered under the 5 or 7 year builders warranty or however long the period is these days... Surely Dept. Of Fair Trading could give you some advice...
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We bought it in 2019, and construction finished in 2018.

That's a really good idea - I hadn't thought if that.

Thanks!
 
Eelogical

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Gary Gutful said:
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Is Bob one of the Davey boys or does he hail from the Peni clan?
 
hindy111

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Eelementary said:
We bought it in 2019, and construction finished in 2018.

That's a really good idea - I hadn't thought if that.

Thanks!
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Post photo mate. I mean it may be a simple job and just need pipes cut down or you may be able to build a bit of a barrier at house as a bit of a ok for now fix up.
 
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You need to get those drains, as you call them, (I suspect they are gully pits) as low as possible and obviously below the level of the vent holes in your house.

You should not need a civil engineer just a plumber if you dont want to do it yourself. Pics might paint a better picture. Some times you cant lower the gully pits as the drain below them may not be low enough, so they may need to be re-run.

If its only a new home and this is defective work then the HIA or MBA should investigate it as you may be able to make a claim. The builder will be a member of either one, check your contract.
 
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Eelementary said:
I need some help!

The imbecile who built the house that we bought thought that it would be a good idea to:

* install drains in the garden that sit about one inch above the lawn (meaning that the water can't actually flow into the drain); and

* make the seep holes on the exterior of the house sit below the level where water sits, after extensive rain.

This has already resulted in one room in our house flooding (back in February, when we had two weeks of non-stop rain).

I have no idea how to begin to have this rectified.

The builder has disappeared off the face of the planet.

My question is - who should I enquire with to fix it?

I have spoken to a few landscapers, and they say they can't help.

Some people have advised that I would need to engage the services of a civil engineering firm.

I have no idea which sort of professional we should ask for help with this.
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Dig a trench that runs to the lowest point in your fenceline

Then it's the neighbours problem.
 
Eelementary

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Twizzle said:
You need to get those drains, as you call them, (I suspect they are gully pits) as low as possible and obviously below the level of the vent holes in your house.

You should not need a civil engineer just a plumber if you dont want to do it yourself. Pics might paint a better picture. Some times you cant lower the gully pits as the drain below them may not be low enough, so they may need to be re-run.

If its only a new home and this is defective work then the HIA or MBA should investigate it as you may be able to make a claim. The builder will be a member of either one, check your contract.
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Thanks, mate.

I reckon I will try to upload some pics - it might help visualise what I'm on about.

Someone once suggested that I use a combination of sand, and soil, to "build up" the lawn, so that the drain is level with the ground.

I did that, but when it rained heavily, it just washed it all away.

I have spoken with landscapers, and plumbers, and they have told me they can't help.
 
emjaycee

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Eelementary said:
Thanks, mate.

I reckon I will try to upload some pics - it might help visualise what I'm on about.

Someone once suggested that I use a combination of sand, and soil, to "build up" the lawn, so that the drain is level with the ground.

I did that, but when it rained heavily, it just washed it all away.

I have spoken with landscapers, and plumbers, and they have told me they can't help.
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@Suitman - ping
 
Gary Gutful

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Eelementary said:
I need some help!

The imbecile who built the house that we bought thought that it would be a good idea to:

* install drains in the garden that sit about one inch above the lawn (meaning that the water can't actually flow into the drain); and

* make the seep holes on the exterior of the house sit below the level where water sits, after extensive rain.

This has already resulted in one room in our house flooding (back in February, when we had two weeks of non-stop rain).

I have no idea how to begin to have this rectified.

The builder has disappeared off the face of the planet.

My question is - who should I enquire with to fix it?

I have spoken to a few landscapers, and they say they can't help.

Some people have advised that I would need to engage the services of a civil engineering firm.

I have no idea which sort of professional we should ask for help with this.
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For an entirely reasonable fee of approx. $350K, @hindy111 can sort this out.
 
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