First, diagnose
In older Flint neighborhoods, exterior fixes like regrading can relieve pressure on footing drains that are already past their intended service life.
The full scope
- Regrading to relieve pressure on old footing drains
- Downspout extensions routed clear of the house
- Window well drainage checked
- Surface swales as a lower-cost first step
- Landscaping and hardscape runoff effects
Worth noting locally
Simple regrading in older Flint neighborhoods can meaningfully reduce the load on already-aging footing drains.