Is there a soggy or mushy area in your yard, one that isn’t caused by heavy rain or some other obvious source of moisture? You can’t just hope that it’ll go away, and the longer you let it stay, the worse the problem will get. Wet or soggy yards is often caused by leaking pipes or problems with your septic system.
Soggy yard areas are often caused by leaking service pipes, usually by those bringing water to your home or carrying it away. In order to test for a leaking water line, first write down the number on the water meter servicing your home and then shut off all of the water in the house. Check at a later time of day, and if the meter has continued to run, it’s a good sign that you may have a leaky pipe that needs to be repaired or replaced. Another easy way to check for any leaks is your water bill – if the amount is unusually high, you should contact your local plumbing professional as soon as possible.
If you have a built in or irrigation-style sprinkler system for your yard, soggy areas can be caused by a cracked or broken water line. Plumbing from an in-ground swimming pool can also make mushy areas in your yard. If your home uses its own septic system, mushy areas can be a warning sign that the pipes leading to the septic tank, or even the tank itself, is failing.
Make sure that these problems are checked immediately, in order to save yourself the headache of handling them, and a potentially huge bill that comes due when it’s time for repairs.
