Name *

First Name

Last Name

We have the following Grading/Stormwater Problems *

Water in the basement

Moisture in the basement (but no liquid water)

Mold

Water pooling in the yard

Icing of walking surfaces or driveway

None of the above (please describe issue below)

Property Ownership

I own the property and am legally able to make decisions

Single family

Duplex

Condo

I can accurately mark property boundaries.

Adjoining neighbors are cooperative

Any adding neighbors may be challenging to work with (explain below)

Site Topography & Hydrology

We are built into the side of a hill

All neighboring properties are higher than us

Our property appears to be a low spot for the neighborhood

The landscape in problem areas appear to slope toward the home

The landscape in problem areas appears flat

The landscape in problem areas slopes away from the home

We are located very near a lake, pond, or other water-body

We are located in an area with a high water table

We are located in an area with springs

Additional topographical/ hydrologic information is described below

The Surrounding Area

We have storm water problems, and so do our neighbors

We are the only people around with storm water problems

We don't know if our neighbors have storm water problems

We have no immediate neighbors! We live out of town

Timing of Problems

Water issues only happen in very intense storms (like August 2018)

Water issues happen year-round

Water problems occur only in spring -typically during melt or when it rains on frozen ground

Water problems occur only in summer

Water problems occur only in fall

Water problems occur only in winter

We recently moved in and don't know patterns

I can't figure out a pattern

More information about periodicity is included below

If Disturbance is Necessary

We would like the landscape returned to existing conditions as much as possible

We aren't sure

We have other ideas for the landscape

Our ideas are listed below

Soils

Just your average soil

Sandy

Clayish

Great garden soil

Rocky

I don't know

Likely to contain stumps, roots, rocks, or other obstacles (explain below)

Budget

Constrained - we are a bit tight for funds right now and would like to focus first on low-cost options

Our max budget is under $2,000

Our max budget is between $2,000 and $4,000

Our max budget is between $4,000 and $6,000

Our max budget is between $6,000 and $10,000

We'll do what it takes budget-wise

The Problem

Really bad. We definitely need a solution

Pretty bad. Not something that keeps us awake every night, but we want to get it solved

It's an annoyance - and we're concerned about it but it's nothing awful

Other decision makers/ partners feel the same way I do

There is some internal different in our feelings on the issue

Timeframe for Work

We need it fixed now!

We'd like to have it fixed asap but are willing to wait for the right solution

We are in the planning phases

We'd Also Like to Discuss

Landscape Design

Landscape Lighting

Landscape Renovations

Hardscape (patios, walkways, etc)

Plantings

Rain Gardens/ Pollinator Gardens / Eco-Friendly Gardening)

Other (describe below)

We Have the Following:

A functional, full-basement sump pump system that was installed when the home was built

A sump pump system that was installed after the home was built

A sump pump system that can't keep up with the amount of water

A sump pump system that seemingly never runs

A battery backup system

Functional gutters on the rooftop that don't overflow

Gutters that frequently over-top or become clogged

No gutters

Evidence of past water problems - Patching of walls, water staining, etc.

Evidence of buried downspouts/ pipes on site

Existing French drain system (outside)

Soil/ mulch above or within a few inches of the siding or brick

Please expand on things below. For example, how often does your sump pump cycle at different times of year?

The Leaking Occurs

Everywhere! Our basement is like Swiss cheese!

Only in one location

In two-three locations

In four or more locations

At the joint between the floor and wall

At a crack low on the wall

At a crack mid-way up the wall

At a crack high on the wall

Above the foundation

Through a window

Through a lower-level door

Through another opening or similar

We don't know. The area is impossible to see or in a finished portion of the basement

Our Foundation

Old - the house was built in the 30's or prior

Poured concrete

Block

Stone

Other (Yes - I have seen a wooden foundation in Madison)

Obviously cracked

Has obvious issues (explain below)

Are any Portions of the Basement Finished

Yes, mostly finished

Yes, partly finished

It's unfinished but we'd like the option of finishing it at a later date

No, its unfinished but we need the storage to stay dry and low humidity

No, it's unfinished and we do not really use it

We're Open to the Following Options

Rain Garden

Installing or replacing a sump system

New gutters

Other (describe below)