water in crawl space

[mikej]

I have about 10" of water in my crawl space during the rainy season. Now I just bought this house ,it has a basket ball court in the back yard . I was wondering if the cement slab for the court could be causing some problems it also runs right along a drainage ditch which runs the width of my back yard. This ditch also backs up during rain storms it also happens to be city limits line . I need some ideas to romedy my problem.

[chumpchange]

Call the town highway super next time it rains hard, and have them come look. They may need to excavate the ditch in your neighborhood.

Sounds like you live in a swamp. You may need to get a sump and sump pump installed in your crawlspace. Poly sheeting won't help until you get the water out.

[Crawl Space MD]

Hello,
A sump pump will help keep the crawl space dry, but it sounds like you have an exterior problem as well. I wouls check with your town to see if they can help.
Crawl Space MD