Use the shovel to cut into the soil just.
How to dig a dry well for gutters.
Dig a hole at least 4 foot deep measured form the ground surface.
Find the gutter downspout closest to the soggiest part of your yard.
Selecting a location for your well 1.
Dig along each side of the standard pipe.
If you do not have a serious problem and you just want to get rid of ponds then you can dig a smaller hole and fill it with rocks.
Step 2 find your location.
Upon reaching the perforated pipe dig into the soil about 6.
You need to place your dry well at least 10 feet 3 0 m.
Then you will need to choose place to install the dry well.
Obtain posthole digger or auger and set it to dig a 6 to 8 inch diameter hole.
Obtain a roll of the fabric drainage pipe sleeve commonly sold in hardware and building supply stores.
Before starting the project call the local utility locating service and have them mark out any potential underground.
With this sturdy shovel you will be able to easily pry up a rock or root and the sharpened blade can penetrate all types of tough soil or clay in your yard.
Now it s time to start digging the hole for the dry well and also for the trenches that will lead to it.
Using your long handled steel digging shovel dig a 3 x 3 x 3 hole.
Always choose low points.
Step 4 lay pvc pipe.
Step 3 dig.
After it rains note which part of your yard is.
Lay out lengths of 4 inch diameter pvc pipe from the end of the downspout out to the dry well location.
The dry well is a large hole in the ground that you backfill with rock old brick and stone.
Underground piping connects the dry well to the roof downspout.
What is a buried dry well.
Here is how to make a small simple drywell to drain a single soggy spot in a lawn.
Step 5 fill the dry well.
Dry wells are common on residential lots where there may be three or more dry wells on one lot.
Cut into the soil about 2 inches from either side of the pipe.
Ensure the excess.
A buried dry well is a small underground pit filled with stone that collects rainwater from roof gutters.
And allows it to absorb into the surrounding soil.
Lay out the pvc pipe and determine the location for the dry well.
Step 1 select the type you need.
The type of dry well you should have is affected by how much water you expect to collect.
How to install a dry well.