We’re in the process of getting gutters on our 1920s Los Angeles, CA home but it’s a bit complicated because the roof/drip edge is flush with the wall of the house so we have no facia/easy way to attach gutters. As a result, it’s taking a bit longer to find someone for the job than we’d hoped. In the meantime, I want to address some of the issue at the ground level. Right now the stem wall is choked with weeds and the dirt has a slight grade towards the foundation. Because it’s an old house, very little of the stem wall is exposed. We’ve noticed moisture issues outside but especially inside the crawlspace around the foundation, probably a combo of the drip edge/grading issues.

On one side of the house ( pictured ), there is this patch of grass between the foundation and the driveway, about 46 inches wide. This is where i notice the most moisture. Other than just removing the greenery (in progress) I’m not sure what to do with the limited space. I don’t think there’s enough space for a French drain.…