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The concrete in our back yard is pitched toward our place so that rain water pools around the house. We’re planning to tear up the concrete and lay down bricks, properly graded so that rain water flows AWAY from the house. We currently have a drain pipe for the water that collects near the house but once the water flows away from the house, it’ll no longer be of use. Is it necessary to install a drain pipe under the entire backyard to collect rain water…. or is it possible to do without? We don’t currently have any drainage problem (er, other than the slow erosion of our foundation) — the plants are growing well there. Just curious what most people do. Also, if anyone could recommend a contractor that does this kind of hardscaping, please let me know. thanks!