What may be happening?
A channel drain may intercept water along an edge, but grading or upstream redirection can sometimes reduce how much water reaches the driveway.
Do not diagnose the property from one puddle or photograph. Note the timing, direction of flow, nearby downspouts and recent changes to landscaping or paving.
Why does it keep happening?
Water follows the available grade until it reaches a low point or obstruction. Slow-draining soil can keep an area wet after surface runoff has stopped. Existing pipes or outlets can also be blocked, damaged or set at the wrong elevation.
Which solutions may help?
Driveway Drainage
Water crossing, collecting beside or running down a driveway.
Catch Basin Installation
Surface water collecting in a defined low spot.
Yard Grading
Low areas, poor slopes and runoff traveling toward structures or hard surfaces.
When should the property be assessed?
Arrange an assessment when the problem returns after rain, affects normal yard use, causes erosion or collects close to a structure. The assessment should connect the visible symptom to a source, route and outlet.