Front Yard Swale Draining Onto a Concrete Walkway

A drainage swale in the front yard directs water onto a concrete path, causing pooling and potential cracking.

Root Cause: Construction Sequencing Error

The builder likely graded the swale, then the concrete crew poured the walkway across it without preserving the drainage path. Concrete will crack eventually—there are only two kinds: cracked, and going to crack.

Next Steps

A site photo would clarify the fix. Options include: cutting a drain slot through the walkway, installing a catch basin at the low point, or regrading the swale to bypass the path entirely. Email photos to russel@russel-ray.com for specific guidance.

— Russel