Concrete Drain

[tjhs_87 1]

Hi guys, any idea if the existing front garden has a side concrete drain, is it possible to convert it or part of it to turf?

[leechaorui 2]

Without seeing the ground situation, I think you can consider the following options:

Redo the drain and introduce covered up drain.

Pro - Inexpensive and the drain can be dug deeper to prepare for new weather patterns of very heavy downpour

Con - Drain maintenance would be more difficult as it is covered up. Imagine a rat died inside the drain and there was no rain to wash it off. The stink coming out from the drain opening would be terrible.

Redesign the drain area such that you can do away with the drain and the water from the rain can flow out of your house through readjusting the gradient of your terrace.

Pro - House looks neater without drain

Con - More expensive renovation and design work

[tjhs_87 1]

thanks

Edited July 17, 2015 by tjhs_87