Trace the water before adding drains
Record ponding after rain, irrigation leaks, settlement and where water exits. Ask the professional to distinguish surface runoff, groundwater and canal-side conditions.
Include pools, downspouts, paved areas and neighboring grades on the site sketch. A new outlet should be considered as part of the drainage system, not just a hole through the wall.
Does the project change the site drainage?
Naples describes stormwater review triggers for construction and site alterations. Bring the drainage changes into the permit discussion before raising a cap or changing grades.
Ask whether the proposal preserves the intended discharge path and what happens during high water. Avoid treating a tide prediction as proof that an outlet will drain under all conditions.
FAQ: 2021 Stormwater Development Code · Naples outer-coast tide predictions, station 8725110
Make the soil-loss repair complete
- Identify the route where soil is escaping.
- Specify filters, joints or relief details in the design.
- Explain how lost ground is restored and checked.
- Confirm utility locations before excavation.
- Set a practical observation and maintenance plan.
Ask how the treatment addresses the cause, not only the depression in the lawn.
Ask for a water-path explanation
A drainage proposal should explain why the selected intervention fits the observed problem. Ask which items are inspection findings and which remain assumptions. Keep photos of recurring ponding and settlement with dates; avoid probing a depression or opening drains yourself to gather evidence. Coordinate yard work and irrigation changes with the wall assessment.
| Scope item | What to request |
|---|---|
Where water arrives | Show reported rain, irrigation, downspouts and ponding locations without assuming one is the cause. |
Where water leaves | Ask the designer to identify the intended route and how it relates to wall openings, joints and surrounding ground. |
What retains the soil | Ask how the proposed work addresses soil movement as well as water, and how the repaired area will be checked. |
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