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The house was built within the last ten years (2006). Does that matter at all?
The water spreads over one section of the yard and now that he dug the big hole by the fence, it does an ok job of catching it (but he has to pail it out 2x a day, so it doesn't overflow onto the grass again, causing the sopping wet conditions). After 3 weeks and the hole, the grass is just starting to dry out a little bit but the area looks a big mess.
The house was built within the last ten years (2006). Does that matter at all?
The water spreads over one section of the yard and now that he dug the big hole by the fence, it does an ok job of catching it (but he has to pail it out 2x a day, so it doesn't overflow onto the grass again, causing the sopping wet conditions). After 3 weeks and the hole, the grass is just starting to dry out a little bit but the area looks a big mess.
Yes the developer could have some culpability in your state.
Also since it sounds like you have a localized area that the water collects in, a drain from the area to collect and carry the water away sounds feasible. Pictures would be a big help.
Here is a photo of the area. The picture was taken with my iphone and is upside down.
Definitely does not look good. If it were me I would install a drainage system to carry away the water. Here is a good place to start looking at different types of systems. I utilize NDS and ADS for most of the landscape drainage needs of my clients.
I moved into my present property in 2003, and had a similar problem with poor surface water drainage.
My solution. I dug several trenches by hand about 300 feet draining out into the storm sewer. The trench was about 18 inches deep and about 12 inches wide. I put gravel in the bottom and laid 5 inch diameter plastic weeping tile on top and covered with more gravel then returned the sod. The yard is now perfect with regards to drainage.
Interesting-whether it is surface water or ground water, a french drain will allow it drain out where it won't do any damage. You may be near or on top of an aquifer?
A couple of thoughts and ideas to try- Provided this area isn't near any water lines, plant a water loving tree (away from the house of course) to help "dispose" of some of the water, and consider a rain garden- an area filled with gravel/drainage material and plants that do well in wet conditions. Both will help you manage the situation.
If you are in an area with a high water table, this situation might be more prevalent at certain times of the year. How close to your house is this wet area and is your basement staying dry?
Another thought, has there been any new sidewalks, additions or alterations of any kind in that neighboring property that may have rerouted the drainage? We have installed French drains here because the ground was always soggy and they did make it 99% better but it still takes a while to drain with the clay soil.
Yes, if drains aren't an option, also look into a rain garden. I'm looking into that, as well.
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