You should consult a soils engineer before taking steps to deal with this problem. Each home site is unique. . Some Steps You May Want to Consider 1. Follow all the recommended prevention methods to keep water from getting under your house. Remove large trees and bushes growing within 10 feet of the house.
Large plants tend to dry out the soil.
Build a three foot wide concrete walkway out from the foundation, or compact the soil around the foundation. Slope the soil or concrete away from the house to aid runoff and prevent puddles. In severe cases, install a soil drainage system using field tile, or replace the foundation with pier and bond-beam foundation. See a Soils Engineer first. . .