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How to fix drainage on side pathway?

vaghasia
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How to fix drainage on side pathway?

hi

how to fix this side pathway that get rain water get block.

I heard that we can do resurface or any other things do I need to do

 

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MitchellMc
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Re: How to fix drainage on side pathway?

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @vaghasia. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about fixing drainage.

It looks like you have some pooling water there as the pathway was not graded to allow runoff. I see a substantial amount of sealant along the joint between the path and the wall, have you had issues with water getting inside?

 

You could certainly consider getting the area resurfaced or ground back to achieve the desired slope. You could also create formwork and apply a skim coat of cement over the area to achieve the correct fall. With either of these methods, it would likely be best to employ the services of a professional to do the job. 

 

Another option might be to install tiles/pavers along the area. These can be bedded in with the correct fall to have water run away from the wall.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

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Re: How to fix drainage on side pathway?

Thanks for your suggestion!
Unfortunately, the concrete guy didn't do a good job, and I had to apply wall sealant myself to prevent water from getting into the slab. Now, I'm considering cost-effective options . Should I go with tile or resurface the existing one? Which option do you think is more cost-effective?"
 
 
Thank you again

 

MitchellMc
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Re: How to fix drainage on side pathway?

That's a bit hard to tell, @vaghasia. You would need to get some quotes from concrete resurfacing companies to compare costs. I suspect grinding the slab to achieve the desired slope would be the cheapest option. However, you'll still just be let with a concrete slab, whereas if you were to tile it will drastically improve the look of the space. Take a look at our Top 10 most popular side yard projects for inspiration.

 

Mitchell

 

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