Same problem here I water the area . I use sprinkler hoses they come in different lengths. I think they are made by Gilmore.

 

Same problem here I water the area . I use sprinkler hoses they come in different lengths. I think they are made by Gilmore.

So, what have you done to fix the issues? Or, are you still struggling with this issue?

 

I would have to bury the drain deeper. Our drains are working to drain water unfortunately its from the roots of our turf. Mine is 6 inch corregated pipe. How long is you issue mine is about 40 feet long. That's why I use the sprinkler hose to save water.

 

What do you mean you use a sprinkler hose to save water? I guess I could dig everything up and then push it a little deeper, but that would be a tremendous pain in the ***!

 

What do you mean you use a sprinkler hose to save water? I guess I could dig everything up and then push it a little deeper, but that would be a tremendous pain in the @ss!

Or you could add soil on top.

When mine was put in I wasnt quite happy at how deep they went.

Telling them to go deeper so grass roots have room got the deer in headlights look. Like arguing with a chair.

Make sure distance from top of drain to grass is
in the contract and check before they fill the soil.
Their argument was that they dont go deep cause its easier to put back. Like the chunk of sod. I told em i dont care and ill handle it.

From talking with the contractor. If you tell them you dont care how it looks, after in terms of grass, they prolly give you a better price or comply more to the depth of the drain.

Ive been monitoring mine and havent notice an issue yet. But i did at at least 1" on top.

 

I am going to do an overseeding this year. I'll put some topsoil on it before the overseed to see how it does. If it still doesn't work by this time next year, then I'll add sod to it.