Any basement water problem experts here?

larryinlc · 06-02-2013, 06:16 PM

This has been on ongoing problem in my basement since I moved here 6 years ago. This spring has been unusually bad. Lots of rain. Anyway, I have cracks in the poured walls that when it rains hard, it can even stream in as well as seep. I know I want to start with some good landscaping with a wide rubber membrane around the perimeter of the house. The water does seem to be coming from top down. The flow stops fairly quickly once the rain stops. This couldn't hurt as the house needs this. My next solution is to have a contractor trench and seal the outside walls. Expensive, but the best solution?? What I really wanted to ask is if anyone has experience with the indoor perimeter drainage systems that seem to be advertised all over. Like a curb and gutter system around the inside walls with a sump pump installed. Expensive, but cheaper than the above. I know, this is not going after the root of the problem, but it's a cheaper solution.

I really need to get this fixed and am just looking for a little advice. I've googled it to death and all I get are places that will sell me anything and everything. Any opinions, experience or expertise would be greatly appreciated.

The water in these pictures is mostly coming from three main cracks/areas of my basement. I have three tubs set up to catch maybe 40/50% of the water with pumps in each. I can't collect it all, so it fills up on the floor. The best I've been able to do is keep a lot of the water somewhat at bay.

Larry

06-02-2013, 06:16 PM	#1
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Any basement water problem experts here? This has been on ongoing problem in my basement since I moved here 6 years ago. This spring has been unusually bad. Lots of rain. Anyway, I have cracks in the poured walls that when it rains hard, it can even stream in as well as seep. I know I want to start with some good landscaping with a wide rubber membrane around the perimeter of the house. The water does seem to be coming from top down. The flow stops fairly quickly once the rain stops. This couldn't hurt as the house needs this. My next solution is to have a contractor trench and seal the outside walls. Expensive, but the best solution?? What I really wanted to ask is if anyone has experience with the indoor perimeter drainage systems that seem to be advertised all over. Like a curb and gutter system around the inside walls with a sump pump installed. Expensive, but cheaper than the above. I know, this is not going after the root of the problem, but it's a cheaper solution. I really need to get this fixed and am just looking for a little advice. I've googled it to death and all I get are places that will sell me anything and everything. Any opinions, experience or expertise would be greatly appreciated. The water in these pictures is mostly coming from three main cracks/areas of my basement. I have three tubs set up to catch maybe 40/50% of the water with pumps in each. I can't collect it all, so it fills up on the floor. The best I've been able to do is keep a lot of the water somewhat at bay. Larry