My basement flooded because of a terrible nor easter. I have a sump pump, but the water all around my basement isn't flowing towards it, and the only way to get some of the water out is to sweep water from one side of the room and put it in the pump. Is there any other way besides this to transfer the water from one side of the room to another?
2007-04-16 01:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by F E 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The sump pump is not installed to drain surface water from the floor. The floor is not and should not be sloped entirely to the sump pit.
Your best option now is to squeegee the water to the pit, then shop vac the remaining until you have the majority removed. At this point you will need to 'sanitize' the floor to prevent mold growth. Use a strong solution of chlorine bleach and water, and basically mop the floor. Rinse and repeat until the mop water is somewhat clean. After mopping if there are windows, and weather permitting keep them open, and also run fans to aid drying. Move the fan or fans around the area periodically, paying particular attention to the bottom of walls as these areas will dry slower than the concrete floor. Do not be in a rush to replace any floorings until you are sure the seepage has stopped.
2007-04-16 03:07:54 · answer #1 · answered by mstrcarp44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to actually see the basement to answer the question properly, but maybe it would be wise to move the pump. Locate the sump in the area where most of the water collects. Or, have a french drain put in around the house this would probably solve the water in the basement problem all together. Problem is ,it is the most expensive option
good luck
2007-04-16 01:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by anthony p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This appears to be a bad leveling job when the basement floor was poured. Normally, if a sump is to be installed, the floor is "tilted" towards the sump so the water all runs towards it. Sorry, but it is a little late to correct this without pouring a "cover" of a leveling compound with a pitch to it leading the water in the proper direction.
2007-04-16 01:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of you would be in for an unsightly ask your self. A basement isn't seen 'residing area' (complete or no longer) until it has appropriate egress to the outdoors, the two for domicile windows sufficiently enormous to flee via, a door, or the two. this is nonetheless a basement. Worse yet, the owner has to pay no longer something for the products you lost. this is why you have renter's coverage (you DO have renter's coverage, do no longer you?) You occupy the domicile, and you will be gazing to work out if there are any subject concerns with the sump pump. you ought to purchase a moisture alarm for extra or less $30 as added protection and warning of attainable pump failure. to this point as working the fan is going, they use relatively little electricity, and can probably basically enhance your bill via $5 in line with month or much less.
2016-11-24 22:10:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive had several cases of badly flooded basement. My shop-vac is my best piece of equipment for the job. Once nearly finished, a dehumidifier is needed, plus, getOdor Absorbing Gel, by, Natural Magic, to get rid of moldy odors. I get it at Petco.
2007-04-16 01:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Paul F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go rent a pump.
If you have carpet then rent a Rug Doctor. then clean the carpet asap.
The quicker you get going the less damage
2007-04-16 02:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by James S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a shop vac and suck it up with that than eather dump it down your sub pump or outside
goodluck
2007-04-16 01:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by gibson8026 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋