Why Is Water Pooling Near My Lanai or Pool Deck?

It usually starts the same way. You step outside after one of those fast Sarasota rain bursts, expecting everything to be drying already, and instead you catch that lingering puddle sitting right up against your lanai or pool deck. Maybe it’s been happening for a few weeks. Maybe today’s the first time you really noticed it. Either way, something feels off. Homeowners often call CR Gutters, Inc.™ after they realize the water is always collecting in the exact same spot, no matter how sunny the afternoon turns.

What’s Causing It?

Around Sarasota, the most common reason is surprisingly simple: the downspouts are dropping water far too close to the slab or the cage footings. When that happens, the runoff doesn’t have a chance to move away — it just settles, seeps, and slowly works its way into the soil.

People describe the little warnings they see long before the puddles get big. A few pavers that look darker than usual. A soft patch of ground that didn’t used to feel soft. A bit of mildew creeping along the bottom edge of the screen enclosure. None of it jumps out immediately, but together, it’s the yard’s way of saying, “The water needs a better plan.”

Simple Adjustments That Actually Work

A lot of homeowners are surprised by how small the fix can be. Sometimes a four- to six-foot extension on the downspout is enough to push that water so far away that the ground can breathe again. Other times, it’s about guiding the runoff toward the natural low point in the yard — every Sarasota property has one.

Once the water starts flowing in the right direction, the changes happen quietly but quickly. The pavers stop looking blotchy. The soil firms up. The lanai doesn’t feel damp around the edges anymore. At CR Gutters, Inc.™, we walk through these issues with Sarasota homeowners all the time, and it’s almost always clearer in person than it sounds on paper. A few minutes of looking around usually reveals exactly where the water wants to go — and how to help it get there.

Typical Cost for Fixing Pooling Water

Most Sarasota homes fall into one of these ranges:

• Extensions cost $75 to $200.
• Drainage Routing costs $1,000 to $3,000.

Both options help protect the stability of your lanai, your pool deck, and the screen enclosure in Sarasota’s humidity and heavy summer rains.

When You Should Pay Attention

If those puddles stick around longer each week, or the pavers keep getting that faint musty smell, or a screen post looks a little off-center, that’s the moment to take it seriously. Sarasota weather doesn’t give water much time to behave. When drainage is off, it only gets worse with each storm. A quick visit from CR Gutters, Inc.™ can save you from a far more expensive repair later.

Let’s Get Your Sarasota Outdoor Space Back to Normal

If you want your lanai and pool deck to stay dry and steady through Sarasota’s wild rain patterns, call CR Gutters, Inc.™ at (941) 367-2727. After a calm, thorough look, we will explain everything clearly before restoring your outdoor space.