If a drain used to work and now backs up, start with what changed. Look for a buried outlet, a low spot that no longer falls toward the inlet, sediment at a basin, root activity, new paving, or a section exposed to vehicle loads.
Diagnose before replacing
A useful inspection follows the line from inlet to outlet. The goal is to distinguish a maintenance problem, a damaged section, and a layout that never had a workable discharge path. Replacing the visible inlet will not solve a blocked or poorly routed outlet.
Bring a short history
- When did the system last move water normally?
- Does it fail in every rain or only larger storms?
- Where is the outlet, and can you see flow there?
- What landscaping, paving, or utility work happened nearby?
High & Dry can connect you with a local drainage contractor to inspect the existing system. We do not perform repairs and do not quote a price or scope before that inspection.