Many homeowners often complain that their basements get wet after a rainstorm.
While wet basements may be caused by a number of factors, one of the most preventable causes is poor drainage. The best time to deal with drainage problems is during the home construction process. The following steps should ensure that poor drainage will not cause significant problems for your new home in the future. The first step is to determine the direction of the runoff flow. It is important to look at the site both prior to, and after construction of the foundation.