V8 Beast Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I need a little bit of help with my back yard. At first I tried to contact Dominion Homes for help since they basically caused the problem. They refused to help (what a surprise ). Every one around had their homes built after my house and all of them were raised a good 1-4 feet higher. But since Dominion built the last home a few years after my home was built I'm sol. They said I was outside of the timeframe in which they would be able to help me. They basically caused this by making the 2 lots beside me higher after my warranty expired and told me I have to deal with it. When ever it rains I get the run off of all of their yards and my yard turns into a swap. If anyone in construction has some extra dirt you want to get rid of please let me know. I'm going to have to lay the dirt, compact it, then get some sod, and hope for the best. I will never ever purchase another Dominion Home. Even when something is under warranty you have to jump through hoops to get the issue resolved. All of these companies that do not stand behind their work or the people that do the work for them need to go-efff-themselves. http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/xxtheonlyxx/effedupyard2.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i89/xxtheonlyxx/effedupyard.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Give Bubba at Kurtz bros a call. He will give you the best price ever ! You are going to be surprised how much topsoil you will need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Give Bubba at Kurtz bros a call. He will give you the best price ever ! You are going to be surprised how much topsoil you will need. I have to use 3 sprinklers to water the entire back yard... this is really going to hurt my pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 If the flooding is caused by a drainage problem that they have created, you have legal rights. I'd get a lawyer on there ass HARD! A club I was working at dealt with a flooding problem caused by a construction company re-grading their land improperly to flood the neighboring land (our golf course). We sued, they fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 AWWW man that looks like it can become a mess, wish you the best in getting that fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 call me at work 491-3055 m-f 6-4. i can take care of you. we have soil overs that is dirt that did not go thru our machine. my cell is 732-8337. as far as price the best i can do is free!!!!!. i can get you enough to raise the whole yard 100 feet ands then you can get pay back on your neighbors, lmk bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 call me at work 491-3055 m-f 6-4. i can take care of you. we have soil overs that is dirt that did not go thru our machine. my cell is 732-8337. as far as price the best i can do is free!!!!!. i can get you enough to raise the whole yard 100 feet ands then you can get pay back on your neighbors, lmk bubba now thats a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Give Bubba at Kurtz bros a call. He will give you the best price ever ! You are going to be surprised how much topsoil you will need. +100 on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Don't buy anything yet, do what Michael said and talk to the city and a lawyer asap about this as it will take some serious tonage and $$$ to get your yard up. The owner of a company I used to work for did this and he ended up having to build retention ponds because he raised his property causing his neighbors to get floods in their yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Don't buy anything yet, do what Michael said and talk to the city and a lawyer asap about this as it will take some serious tonage and $$$ to get your yard up. The owner of a company I used to work for did this and he ended up having to build retention ponds because he raised his property causing his neighbors to get floods in their yards. its hard to beat free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Brian if you need help let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFSTheFett Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 There is a reason Dominion shares are selling for $0.57 a piece. The problem with sueing is that it's such a pain in the ass. I paid $40,000 to have my bacement finished by Gates Home Improvement and got completely screwed. I'd sue them, but the hastle of doing it, isn't even worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I am telling you , if you need dirt , topsoil call Bubba. Then call Eric to take care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 its hard to beat free. Yeah, but the work involved in spreading how many tons of dirt? 20 tons? I'd say it could take more than that and you have to make sure you maintain the slope to that drain in the picture, not an easy task at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Sweet!!! Thanks Bubba! I'm going to call Dominion and threaten legal action to see if that lights a fire under their ass first. If anything I can use your dirt and have them pay Eric to make it look pretty. If not, I am on vacation from the 3/20 - 3/29. I'll give you a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 soil is sold in CY not tons. Also like they said get someone out to figure out if its a drainage problem or something else. If the drains they put in your yard are not flowing properly than just throwing dirt on top of it, will only make the problem worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 There's a simple solution to this. Dig a moat around your yard for the water to drain into. Not only do you now have a sweet medieval river around your house, but you can release all sorts of neat pets in it like piranha, sharks and even cute alligators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 There's a simple solution to this. Dig a moat around your yard for the water to drain into. Not only do you now have a sweet medieval river around your house, but you can release all sorts of neat pets in it like piranha, sharks and even cute alligators. Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 soil is sold in CY not tons. Also like they said get someone out to figure out if its a drainage problem or something else. If the drains they put in your yard are not flowing properly than just throwing dirt on top of it, will only make the problem worse. The drainage is fine. My yard is lower and flatter so the water from the other 5 yards pushes back into my yard rather than down the drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Rent a bobcat and get a measure on how much dirt you need. I can help out no problem, been there done that. First try legal action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 There's a simple solution to this. Dig a moat around your yard for the water to drain into. Not only do you now have a sweet medieval river around your house, but you can release all sorts of neat pets in it like piranha, sharks and even cute alligators. FTMFW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 my have to put in a couple drainage tiles to really help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Don't forget "Sharks with freakin laser beams attached to their heads"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 There's a simple solution to this. Dig a moat around your yard for the water to drain into. Not only do you now have a sweet medieval river around your house, but you can release all sorts of neat pets in it like piranha, sharks and even cute alligators. Best post yet. This is your only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 There's a simple solution to this. Dig a moat around your yard for the water to drain into. Not only do you now have a sweet medieval river around your house, but you can release all sorts of neat pets in it like piranha, sharks and even cute alligators. Plus, it'll keep the Black Knight at bay. http://archive.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2001/11/21/black_knight/story.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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