Poolside Paver Drainage: Area Drain vs. French Drain

Water pooling on unistone (pavers) between pool and house suggests settlement or insufficient pitch. Lifting pavers for a pipe-and-drain is feasible but an area drain is simpler.

Options

1. Area drain (catch basin) at low spot, 6×6″ or 12×12″, solid pipe to grass/daylight. Set grate ¼″ below paver surface.
2. Permeable paver retrofit over a stone reservoir (if subgrade percolates).
3. Reset pavers with proper pitch (1–2% away from house) and compacted base—fixes root cause.

Check NDS for drain boxes and grates. Grass outlet must handle peak flow without flooding.