Pour gravel 4 inches thick in the shallow hole at the end of the trench so that water from the end of the piping will run directly onto the gravel.
Roof downspout clogged with gravel.
Backfill the trench to cover the piping.
Rinse the downspout from above with clean water.
If water is not redirected away from the foundation of the home a lot of damage can be done to your yard or any beautification such as flower beds or gardens.
Downspouts are the part of the gutter system that works to get all the rain water off the roof to an area away from the home.
Rinse out any clogs with a hose.
Point your hose up toward your roof and turn it on.
Clean the bottom downspout opening.
Watch the end of the downspout to ensure it drains properly and water flows through it.
If you see that water is not flowing out of your downspout in a storm you probably have a clog in it.
Clearing gutter downspout clogs 101.
Stop spraying water after 1 2 minutes.
If your downspouts are dry while the rest of the neighborhood is experiencing niagara falls you have a problem.
This is especially important if the downspout is connected to an underground drain.
Check for the cage a wire mesh material between the gutter and downspout that can get filled with debris or even damaged.
Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.