Bring lawn up to grade

[My Daily Run]

When I bought my new home I noticed that there was a pretty deep gully between my home and my neighbor. Called warranty but they would not approve to have it fixed. I would like to have the lawn brought up to grade. I know there are many landscape companies out there but I need help finding someone that knows how to bring land and irrigation up to grade...any suggestions...thank you in advance

[Bogie Shooter]

The gully my neighbor and I have provides drainage………

[mulligan]

You may get a big surprise when your neighbor takes exception to the new drainage pattern.

[davem4616]

the contour of the yard, including every gully is part of the drainage design...there may even be a French Drain underneath it

mess with it and you might end up having water backing up somewhere on your yard and your neighbors in a heavy downpour...and told to put it back the way it was

[Marathon Man]

There is a reason that they refused to change it. The first two comments tell you why. Best to leave as is.

[bluedivergirl]

That swale is there on purpose, to drain away excess water. If you insist on changing it, you run the risk of changing the drainage pattern into your and your neighbor's property. It could be as simple as a mucky mini-swamp, or it could cause settling of the foundation on both houses. Concrete shifting can crack ceramic tiles.

[villagetinker]

When I bought my new home I noticed that there was a pretty deep gully between my home and my neighbor. Called warranty but they would not approve to have it fixed. I would like to have the lawn brought up to grade. I know there are many landscape companies out there but I need help finding someone that knows how to bring land and irrigation up to grade...any suggestions...thank you in advance

Do not do it, there are drainage paths between the houses for a reason, as noted above if you change this I am sure you will be accepting all of the liability for any damages to your neighbors property, and I doubt your insurance will cover this.

[JP]

I've noticed the drainage swale south of 44 are definitely more pronounced especially behind courtyard villas. In my opinion unnecessarily deep but unfortunately I would recommend doing nothing and I don't think the ARC would approve the type of change you are suggesting.

[MartinSE]

If you want to do that, be SURE to get the ARC committee's approval, or it is almost guaranteed you will be paying to have it undone.

[GoneFishing]

There is a swale between my house and my neighbors. Every time it rains hard it fills with water that is directed to the street from the houses behind us.

[Speedie]

Wait until the next hurricane rain blows through. That swale could become your best friend

[Ski Bum]

Agreed with above comments. I have done landscaping for 40+ years. Civil engineering has changed and requires more pronounced drainage, for a reason. Leave that swale as is.

[Rainger99]

When I bought my new home I noticed that there was a pretty deep gully between my home and my neighbor. Called warranty but they would not approve to have it fixed. I would like to have the lawn brought up to grade.

When you say deep, how deep is it? Can you post a photograph? Did warranty say why they would not approve to fix it?

[thevillages2013]

When I bought my new home I noticed that there was a pretty deep gully between my home and my neighbor. Called warranty but they would not approve to have it fixed. I would like to have the lawn brought up to grade. I know there are many landscape companies out there but I need help finding someone that knows how to bring land and irrigation up to grade...any suggestions...thank you in advance

Why?

[Lindaws]

Gully there for a reason. Run off from storms.

[DaleDivine]

When I bought my new home I noticed that there was a pretty deep gully between my home and my neighbor. Called warranty but they would not approve to have it fixed. I would like to have the lawn brought up to grade. I know there are many landscape companies out there but I need help finding someone that knows how to bring land and irrigation up to grade...any suggestions...thank you in advance

You got your suggestions.
LEAVE IT ALONE...
:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[kkingston57]

One of the 1st time that I have seen very consistent and almost unanimous feed backs from the repliers.

[Garywt]

Everyone has the correct answer here but just picture if you were allowed to raise your yard say 6 inches, what will hold your lawn together as there would be a 6 inch drop to your neighbors. You would need a wall of some type. Just not going to happen.

[joelfmi]

When I bought my new home I noticed that there was a pretty deep gully between my home and my neighbor. Called warranty but they would not approve to have it fixed. I would like to have the lawn brought up to grade. I know there are many landscape companies out there but I need help finding someone that knows how to bring land and irrigation up to grade...any suggestions...thank you in advance Due Diligence and location IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU BUY ATHE VILLIAGES, CALL THE hoa AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SINK HOLE AND THEN GO ON THE TALK OF THE VILLIAGE TO LET EVERYONE THAT BUYS THEIR TO BE WHERE OF WHAT THEY TOLD YOU.

[Garywt]

Due Diligence and location IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU BUY ATHE VILLIAGES, CALL THE hoa AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SINK HOLE AND THEN GO ON THE TALK OF THE VILLIAGE TO LET EVERYONE THAT BUYS THEIR TO BE WHERE OF WHAT THEY TOLD YOU.

Since there is no HOA and it is not a sink hole this does not seem to fit.

[Laker14]

Due Diligence and location IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU BUY ATHE VILLIAGES, CALL THE hoa AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SINK HOLE AND THEN GO ON THE TALK OF THE VILLIAGE TO LET EVERYONE THAT BUYS THEIR TO BE WHERE OF WHAT THEY TOLD YOU.

well said.

[Marathon Man]

Due Diligence and location IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU BUY ATHE VILLIAGES, CALL THE hoa AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SINK HOLE AND THEN GO ON THE TALK OF THE VILLIAGE TO LET EVERYONE THAT BUYS THEIR TO BE WHERE OF WHAT THEY TOLD YOU.

"Thans for the transparency This is one of the reasons I will not buy into any 55-community home that allows renter."

More than 200 posts from someone who does not live in TV. Most of them contain "due diligence" or "transparency". What is the deal?

[Laker14]

Due Diligence and location IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU BUY ATHE VILLIAGES, CALL THE hoa AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SINK HOLE AND THEN GO ON THE TALK OF THE VILLIAGE TO LET EVERYONE THAT BUYS THEIR TO BE WHERE OF WHAT THEY TOLD YOU.

"Thans for the transparency This is one of the reasons I will not buy into any 55-community home that allows renter."

More than 200 posts from someone who does not live in TV. Most of them contain "due diligence" or "transparency". What is the deal?

Don't forget the posts about why TV is bad because it doesn't provide free transportation.

[JMintzer]

Since there is no HOA and it is not a sink hole this does not seem to fit.

But he said it IN ALL CAPS! So it must be important! :icon_wink: