Fhernandez
05-30-2006, 12:23 PM
Last October, I received for the first time in 10 years about 3 inches of water on a finished basement. I had three estimates all in the $8-11k range. After consultation with Real Estate brokers, they suggested I extend the drainage of my gutters to divert the water further away from the foundation and wait until the spring to see how this would work. The premise of their recommendation is that regardless of the waterproofing solutions and warranties, the price of the house will take a hit as soon as the potential buyers see the pumps installed.
A couple of weeks ago, NH received the highest amount of rain recorded on consecutive days. While my solution held for most of the days that it rain, it was not until the last day of rains that an inch of water hit the re-carpeted areas again.
Since that solution seem have slowed down the water coming in, it is not taking care of the overall problem. Now I am faced with deciding what to do. I cringe at the thought that all walls will have to be cut down and refinished. I have a wine cellar that will need to be taken down and tile work in that area completely redone.
Options:
1) Install tile on carpeted areas and just deal with water now on an exception
basis.
2) Install two sump pumps and without the track guard solutions.
3) Bite the bullet.
Any help will be appreciated.
A couple of weeks ago, NH received the highest amount of rain recorded on consecutive days. While my solution held for most of the days that it rain, it was not until the last day of rains that an inch of water hit the re-carpeted areas again.
Since that solution seem have slowed down the water coming in, it is not taking care of the overall problem. Now I am faced with deciding what to do. I cringe at the thought that all walls will have to be cut down and refinished. I have a wine cellar that will need to be taken down and tile work in that area completely redone.
Options:
1) Install tile on carpeted areas and just deal with water now on an exception
basis.
2) Install two sump pumps and without the track guard solutions.
3) Bite the bullet.
Any help will be appreciated.