Drainage problem - Drainage problem following repaving

[Adamski2001]

Hello,

I own a Victorian house in North London with a small front yard. Last year we had the yard repaved with Indian sandstone slabs. Prior to the paving work the yard was a bare concrete surface, which sloped away from the house (it was also fairly old and cracked in places).

In contrast, the new paving slabs do not follow a slope, but are laid completely flat. This is causing a problem after the rain, whereby a large puddle of water lingers on the slabs, up against one side of our bay window. The water has nowhere to escape as the yard is surrounded by a small wall.

Can anyone suggest a solution to this problem, preferably one that does not involve re-laying slabs? Would it be sufficient for me to drill a hole in the mortar somewhere and/or the surrounding wall? ... or am I best off biting the bullet and paying for someone to fix this properly?

[Note that the problem has become worse since I treated the house wall with cement (mixed with PVA glue) and then repainted it - Prior to this there was a bare section of brickwork that was absorbing the water!]

Regards,
Adam.

[local patios and driveway]

Adam sounds like you were had over. Always get a few quotes and always avoid the cheapest. You may be able to drill a hole in the wall to allow the water to escape but without pics we cant be certain.
For my money i would have the installer back to refund my money or pay someone to do the job right

[seanandruby]

photos would help ad'.

[seanandruby]

.......also, were there any gullies, or any drainage points prior to the new installation ?