Diverting water away with a dike

Climate change is causing increasingly heavy rainfall. Because of these heavy rainstorms, there is also a greater chance of flooding. This may call for measures to better protect your home from flooding. One such measure is constructing a permanent dike or wall in front of or around the home.

What is a dike?

A dike or wall is a permanent water barrier that holds back and directs water away from your home. The dike or wall is a permanent structure, unlike a temporary water barrier that you remove after use. A dike or wall consists of a solid foundation with bricks bricked up to the desired height. By building or having built a dike or wall yourself, you can tailor it exactly to your needs. It is an effective way to protect your home and garden.

Cost

The cost of building a wall or embankment depends on its length and height. For example, most masons often charge an average price of €300 per 1,000 bricks, which includes cement and excludes grouting.

Space use

This measure makes sense if water flows into your house through the front or back door, the cuckoo, a door or other opening on the first floor, into the basement, the walls or the garage under the house.

What do you need.

You need to build a foundation, prepare the masonry, perform the masonry work and grout. For this, you need your own handyman or masonry experience. If you do not have that, it is necessary to hire a mason or contractor.

Tips

Construct the dike or wall to the proper height to prevent water from entering your yard or home anyway. If necessary, have the dike or wall treated by a specialist to make it waterproof.