There is very little you can do about advanced soil washout unless you have the necessary tools and training to reinforce and revitalize the soil. However, there are things that you can do to prevent washout soil from advancing and having a serious impact on your property.    Preventive Measures    In an ideal world, it would be best to prevent soil washout from ever becoming a problem for your home in the first place. If you want to do this, you will need to consider the health of your yard and your drainage systems. Making sure your yard is properly graded and appropriately planted will go a long way toward protecting your home, as well as handling moisture levels. As such, you should also consider your drainage systems.    Ensuring that you have effective foundation drainage is key to preventing avoidable soil washout. As such, you should take care of your property’s drainage systems. Your roof’s gutter system and perimeter drains are incredibly important for preventing avoidable soil erosion. As such, you should take the time to clean out your gutters and drains on a seasonal basis. Finally, make sure you set and stick to a maintenance schedule. This will ensure that your property stays in the best possible condition.     Professional Intervention    Once the soil in your home has advanced to a certain level or damage has taken root on your property, there is very little you can do as a homeowner. If you start to see sunken concrete slabs, damage to your driveway, or signs of foundation damage, you should immediately call a local professional to schedule an inspection. Whatever you do, do not try to address the damage yourself. DIY is never a good idea when it comes to structural repairs.    Concrete lifting requires the use of special tools and products that can be dangerous when used incorrectly. Furthermore, these products can be very difficult to find outside of professional supply stores. This means you will not have all you need to attempt a successful repair. Likewise, soil erosion is a complicated issue that can take a lot of time and effort to diagnose and address. Getting a professional to undertake this work for you might seem like an unnecessary expense, but it is a fantastic choice that will give you a better result.