First, diagnose
Near the St. Joseph River, exterior work has to account for a water table that can rise independent of anything happening at the surface.
The full scope
- Grading that accounts for river-corridor soil
- Downspout extensions and discharge routing
- Window well drainage condition
- French drains where surface grading falls short
- Hardscape and landscaping effects on runoff
Worth noting locally
Exterior work near South Bend's river corridor has to account for a water table that isn't controlled by grading at all.