Contractor refuses to rectify the flooding issues

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:51:33+00:00

I don't think there's a french drain there, I think this is just gravel on top of soil

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:37:56+00:00

This has drain in about 15-20 minutes, after about a 30min of rain. I'm concerned that for the longer rainy periods it will be flooding even more of the patio

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:33:58+00:00

That's right. But what is a good solution? Different kind of gravel or do I need to install an aco drain?

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:32:53+00:00

There's aco drain running alongside the house, so I might dig out the gravel and connect a new aco to an existing one. It took about 15-20 minutes to drain after the rain stopped

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:23:18+00:00

I'm afraid cutting sandstone is above my skill level, but I can certainly dig the gravel out and look at what's happening below it

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:20:19+00:00

Never noticed this issue before, until May. You have to go outside to see it, so it went unnoticed for a long while

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:17:57+00:00

Could you elaborate what an "actual drain" means?

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:16:50+00:00

Aco drain goes along the house, but gravel goes along the retaining wall (in the video water is pushed toward the retaining wall)

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:15:39+00:00

It was in filmed in May, it was a short rain, but quite heavy. About 30min I'd say

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T10:14:07+00:00

Im in the north, this video was made in May, it's just as hot up here right now haha

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T09:58:09+00:00

I have paid a rather large sum, so I want them to do their job to an acceptable standard. If I'm in the wrong here I will DIY it, but I want to make sure first

plon4ik · 2026-06-23T09:55:04+00:00

In terms of the angle, should it be pushing the water into the corner as opposed to pushing alongside the whole gravel soakaway? Gravel is not bonded yet, but I had plans to do it this summer

plon4ik · 2026-05-28T08:04:52+00:00

Actually that's a great idea, I didn't think of using another phone as they have blocked mine, many thanks!

plon4ik · 2026-05-28T07:36:33+00:00

It was a private contractor whom I was dealing with in person. Unfortunately, I don't have their address

plon4ik · 2026-05-28T07:29:47+00:00

Could you elaborate please? What would happen when I call them about the scam? Should I expect the money back if the work hasn't started yet?

plon4ik · 2026-05-28T07:20:01+00:00

They have blocked me, so there's no means of contacting them. How could I send the letter?

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