How to Waterproof a Basement

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Hi Lee,

You could probably drain the washing machine into the sump are and have it pumped out. Beyond that I'm sure it would be some trial and error figuring out the utility of the sump unit.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Oct 5, at 3:21pm

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Can you connect anything else to those pumps such as washing machine or sink unit? Would be handy if it coulod be used for more things since its so big then you wouldnt use a macerator.

Lee Robinson

Oct 1, at 4:08pm

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This was really interesting, but somewhat out of my range of skill. With something this important and potentially this expensive, I would feel better just trusting it to professionals who have experience in basement waterproofing. I feel like there is a much smaller chance of spending money, only to have to spend more later because it was done incorrectly (by me).

Keely Thomas-Moore

Jun 27, at 1:50pm

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HI, what about the cracks in the floor?

jay

Mar 25, at 11:34am

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Dan was supposed to come and re-install the benches, etc., that were removed so the foundation lift could take place. I will be gone this coming Monday morning -- will return later because I'm going to have cataract surgery, and Tueday I have to return for a checkup -- in Poulsbo. I would like to, therefore, have Dan schedule himself to come Wednesday as I am certain to be here all day. Please contact me or leave an email message. Thanks, ....Roland Joslyn

Roland Joslyn

Feb 25, at 1:55am

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Hi, The products shown here are from Basement Systems. You can find out more at http://www.basementsystems.com.

Richard

Feb 6, at 12:46pm

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I see a big potential problem with this solution. The slab in a basement is usually what restrains the base of the wall against the lateral earth pressure. Below the slab, there is probably just a strip footing connected to the base of the wall, maybe 8" to a foot thick. If you remove the slab at the face of the wall, you are left with only the passive pressure against the front face of that footing to resist forward movement. That pressure is not only inadequate to restrain the base of the wall against sliding, but the potential for it to develop is now inhibited because the slab above it could just rise with the pressure. Soil moves slowly, so the wall movement will probably not be visible for a while, but my bet is that eventually the base of the wall will move in, crushing the drain, and causing some pretty serious water and structural problems.

Chris

Jan 10, at 3:11pm

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how much was your cost for water proof a basement ?

chalie

Dec 29, at 3:14pm

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You can really waterproof by using some retaining wall blocks. They work just great.

Ronald

Dec 13, at 6:50pm

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How do you hide the pipes and vents from the waterproofing ?Do they have to be protected from snow (albany ny), they could freeze over. Any ideas or suggestions welcome,

r gurka

Nov 22, at 9:49am

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Foundation or waterproofing Im not sure which one I need what do you suggest we live in a low plain area looking for help on this long standing problem

Diane

Nov 20, at 8:42am

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As the basement is already finished, has no-one thought of diverting the water away from the problem area? These days we in the Northeast have had deluges of up to 3-5 inches of rain over 2-3 days per day! It seems that if the ground water around the house is saturated, pumping water back out to the same saturated area will not really work. How about a trench outside the house(do I really want to destroy and redo a recently finished basement?) I wish I could print money like the treasury department! YOU DO NOT MENTION COST( labor, materials), and the comment asking about cost is not accessible. Where does one find the poly panels...please do not recommend Home Depot or Lowes! These are specialized items...even decent pumps are a problem in "home centers".

Y.A. Rakha

Nov 16, at 12:36pm

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What was the cost of your basement waterproof project?

Tom

Nov 8, at 5:37pm

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hey ron enjoyed the video me and my family are looking to have the same thing done to our basement. the quistion is how much should a system like that cost i know it veries but looking for direction. and what is iron ochre/algae and what does it do to your system.? thanks

kevin

Nov 5, at 9:18pm

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Waterproofing basements is a tough but challenging job, but it is very essential to be done in every home to preserve ones property. Have a look on Basement Entry Systems.

Basement Doors

Oct 11, at 9:53am

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basement waterproofing systems should always be maintained in our houses, it makes our family healthier because it stops the growth of molds and fungus.

Foundation Repair - Utah

Sep 16, at 9:08am

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