Grading and DrainageLaMontagne Builders Limited Warranty GuidelinesWe established the final grade to ensure adequate drainage away from the home. Water will not stand or pond within 10 feet of the home (including deck) for extended periods after a rain (up to 48 hours). Maintaining this drainage is your responsibility. If you alter the drainage pattern after closing, or if changes in drainage occur due to lack of maintenance, the limited warranty is void. Backfill Settlement Backfilled or excavated areas around the foundation and at utility trenches should not interfere with the drainage away from your home. If these areas settle during the first year, LaMontagne Builders will fill the areas one time and subsequently will provide you with fill dirt to maintain positive drainage. Erosion LaMontagne Builders is not responsible for weather-caused damage to landscaped yards after the final grade has been established or the closing date, whichever occurs last. New Sod New sod installation and the extra watering that accompanies it can cause temporary drainage problems, as can unusually severe weather conditions. Recommendations LaMontagne Builders documents the grades that exist at the time of delivery of your home or as soon thereafter as possible. The ground must be dry and free of frost to make these determinations. Once final grades are set, LaMontagne Builders will inspect drainage problems reported in writing during the warranty period, compare grades to those originally established, and advise you on corrective actions you might take. Swales LaMontagne Builders does not alter drainage patterns to suit individual landscape plans. Typically, a lot receives water from and passes water on to other lots, so changes in grade often affect adjacent or nearby lots. LaMontagne Builders advises against making such changes. After heavy rain or snow, water may stand in swales up to 48 hours. Under Concrete LaMontagne Builders will fill visible sunken areas under concrete during the first year. Winter Grading Due to weather conditions, especially during winter and early spring, the final grade may not have been established at the time of closing. We document the status of your grading at the time of delivery. When conditions permit, grading work will continue. Confirm that we have completed your grading before beginning landscaping. |