Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 4:22 pm
My house is about 15 years old. The back garden is quite small (about 10 metres x 10 metres)The soil is thick clay. My garden is quite flat but has a steady slope to the bottom and to the right hand side, which of course gets very waterlogged and after continuous rain I am padddling for days! My neighbour has a double garage on that side and the garage guttering and drainpipe run straight into the ground - so I get that as well as I am lower. The nearest drain that I can see is in my drive (at the top of the garden) which of course is at a slightly higher level.We have tried digging down 5ft and putting in soak aways, it was still thick clay 5ft down, I have also had the enviromental health out who instructed my neighbour put a water butt from his garage (he hasn't!) I have also had the water board check for blockages.I am afraid 'sorting it out' could be expensive & invasive, could you give me advice on who to approach in South Yorkshire area, and cost involved as this is something I know nothing about. Also if there is any labour work my father (DIY) could do to incur less costs. Please send swift reply as I am at my wits end and have been paddling again yesterday!
