What should not be changed before the ground & drainage is understood? The safest answer begins by recording location, trigger and timing before assigning a cause.
What the question is testing
Water pressure and soil moisture can change by event, season and nearby drainage condition rather than remain constant. The question becomes more useful when it separates what happened first from what was noticed later.
A practical comparison
Observe where roof water discharges Repeat the observation only under safe, comparable conditions and note what stayed unchanged.
Limits and next step
Excavation, unstable soil, contaminated water and active flooding require qualified planning. Use the connected atlas guide to build a bounded evidence packet and a clear professional handoff when needed.