Don't ignore the wet patch. A £300 ($400) soakaway unblocking today saves a £10,000 ($12,000) foundation repair tomorrow.
When a gutter soakaway becomes blocked, it can lead to a range of problems, including:
Hydrological Failure and Remediation Strategies for Residential Gutter Soakaways Subject: Drainage Systems and Groundworks Date: October 26, 2023
The most common indicator is standing water or "boggy" ground near the soakaway area, even hours after a rainstorm.
If the blockage is located in the inlet pipe or the immediate entrance of the soakaway: