Unfortunately, we typically discover we have a drainage problem AFTER it has caused us trouble and often on several occasions. Common signs can be noticeable pools of water in the yard, areas of turf that seem to take days or even weeks to dry out after storms, gutters that spill out copious amounts of water during rainfall, or plants continuously dying from over saturated soil leading to root rot. Some of the more subtle signs are often detected in and around the home perimeter. These include water pooling on basement floors, rotting wood around the foundation, damp carpet next to baseboards, warping and discolored drywall, damp insulation, or even mold.