Water Seeping Through Foundation Walls: Regrade, Don't Just Drain

Question: Flower bed soil higher than foundation; rain seeps through walls, wets floors. French drain or regular drain?

Answer: Floor Must Be ≥12" Above Grade—Regrade Is Mandatory

Drainage won't solve this. Code requires finished floor at least 1 foot above exterior grade. Lower the soil around the foundation to achieve that clearance.

—Mark Harshman | mahdrafting.com