Interactive illustration · Yard water
Which way should the ground slope next to a house?
Set how much the first ten feet of ground falls away from the wall, or toward it, and see which way surface water heads and where it puddles.
Shows direction only. It doesn't measure your yard.
EXPLORE HOW IT WORKS
Flood prevention: the first ten feet
Tilt the ground beside the house and see which way surface water travels.
- 1House and slab
- 2Ground beside the house
- 3Ten-foot example
Flat ground gives water little direction. Puddles can collect beside the wall.
What to notice.
Water follows the ground. A low area beside a wall can collect runoff; a continuous fall away provides a different path. Settling and landscaping can change that direction. A site assessment checks the actual levels, nearby surfaces and where the water can go next.
Educational illustration. Geometry and motion are simplified, and slopes are exaggerated so the change is visible. It does not predict performance at your property or specify equipment, dimensions or repairs.