Blue Grass Estate slopes to the home
A sloping block sends water to the slab edge, risking dampness and movement.
Greenbank 4124 · 7 August 2026
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In short: Ground at Blue Grass Estate slopes toward the house, recorded at a recent inspection.
The slope
The ground falls from the rear yard towards the front door at this Blue Grass home.
What we saw
Runoff from the driveway was draining onto the slab edge, not away.
Site grading
The approved engineering plans often show a specific fall that the builder must follow.
Drainage changes
Landscaping can alter the natural fall, so the drainage must be checked again.
The remedy
Add a drainage pit and regrade the soil so water flows away from the walls.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Greenbank. Licensed building practitioners.
