Problem Diagnosis
Low Spots
A low spot may be a true grade deficit, settlement over weak ground or part of a designed drain. The cause determines whether filling is appropriate.
Plan the surface handover
BeforeCompare surface levels with the intended drainage path.
Work stageInvestigate material support and outlet levels before placing suitable fill in controlled layers.
AfterCompact or prepare the repaired material for its next use.
What to verify
Check the repair against adjacent levels and observe whether water still collects.
Diagnosis should distinguish the visible symptom from its cause. Record whether the fault appeared after traffic, a water event, settlement or earlier earthworks. That history helps decide whether the response is a local surface correction, a drainage intervention or a more substantial investigation.
Scope and limits
Repeated settlement needs investigation rather than repeated surface filling.
Continue the job brief
Include the location, existing condition, intended surface, material, available tractor and proposed dates.