Basement Flooding and Options?
I am tryng to figure out how resolve our basement flooding problem. I have contacted several people on the situation, but it seems each one thinks that their service is the best way to solve the problem. I was hoping to get advice from some good knowledgable people online.
Problem: I have had basement flooding 5 times in 2 years whenever we get a heavy rain. It comes up through the utility sink drain on the floor. However, the first time it was gushing out of the toilet too.
Option 1: A Backflow Valve to prevent sewage backup into the house. Estimate: 600.00
Option 2: One of those Basement waterproofing companies. We had a "free" estimate done. It started at $12,000.00, but if you sign today they'll slash 3000.00 off the price. They were so high pressure, I had to practically kick them out.
Option 3: Bigger Sump Pump – Can it really be such a simple solution??
Option 4: Is the city in anyway responsible for stormline overflow?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
It dose sound as if it is sewage not storm water unless the city you live in has combination sewer/storm lines. which would explain the backup during heavy rain. I would call the city waste water (utilities) dept. and ask them to come out and see if they can pin point something or if they have a flusher truck they can flush the city main that some times helps.
As for a back flow valve, it is a good idea. Even if the city main surcharges that valve will protect you from any body else sewage entering your home. Gross thought I know, but it dose happen, more than you want to know.
I hope this helped, I can't say much with the info i have to go on. Contact the city see if they can help.
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If it's backing up through the sewer it defiantly is a city problem. Call them.
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1- install sump pump
2- Insulate windows and install faucet system front windows and around house
3-make high slope outward of building
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It dose sound as if it is sewage not storm water unless the city you live in has combination sewer/storm lines. which would explain the backup during heavy rain. I would call the city waste water (utilities) dept. and ask them to come out and see if they can pin point something or if they have a flusher truck they can flush the city main that some times helps.
As for a back flow valve, it is a good idea. Even if the city main surcharges that valve will protect you from any body else sewage entering your home. Gross thought I know, but it dose happen, more than you want to know.
I hope this helped, I can't say much with the info i have to go on. Contact the city see if they can help.
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I am a Sewer truck operater – 5yrs.
My question is how is the storm drain and sewer system tied together. Two different entities, should not be tied together at least not at the user point. Report to city
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First thing, Look where you roof/gutter drains go. Is this an older home built like before 1965? If so they went into the same sewer as the house sewage.
If you have this condition, get those drains out of there and drain them onto the yard like everyone else does who has built homes since them. That extra water from your own house roof might be the culpret.
This is cheap to do. Black 4 inch flex drain pipe at Lowes is about $4 for 10 feet and a shovel you probably have to bury it about a foot.
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You should explore your problem with the neat Wet Basement Analyzer on http://www.b-dry.com/wet-basement-analyzer.html . It is real easy to use. It helps you figure out what is causing your problem and gives you good advice on how to repair it. a lot of the advice is stuff you can do yourself.
Good luck!
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http://www.b-dry.com/wet-basement-analyzer.html