the sump pit in our basement does'nt have holes drilled in it and the bottom is solid. on the ipposite side of the basement in the spring and fall water comes in just in 1 corner. if we were to drill several holes in the basin could this resolve are issue or will it cause more issues by letting more water in
2007-03-26 07:51:13 · 5 answers · asked by meko 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Many times when a basement slab is installed the sump basket will be installed whether it is used or not. Does your sump basket have a pump installed? If so adding holes will not hurt anything so long as the water is pumped out. But it sounds like there are no drain tiles draining into the sump basket. To help your water problems in the spring and fall: Be sure your gutters are installed, not leaking, clean, and draining 5' away from the house foundation. I installed new landscaping around my house using slopping earth away from the house, plastic on top, then riverrock over that. Keeping gutters clean are #1 and cheapest.
2007-03-26 08:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by Pete R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you make holes, you'll get more water. Probably the most effective solution (and also the biggest pain in the butt, sorry to say) would be to make another sump in the corner that gets wet, and fill in the one you have now, since it doesn't seem to be in the right place.
2007-03-26 07:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all water in the basement was / is supposed to drain to this sump to be ejected by the pump
no, not necessarily is the answer
2007-03-26 07:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on the present point of the water table that surrounds your place, yet, it appears that evidently like each little thing is working because it might. Any questions concerning your particular area ought to be directed on your nearby city or county geologist.
2016-12-08 11:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by mento 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cement" is Porous !
2007-03-26 10:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋