that may not be necessary; do you have the info on who did the job in first place? usually there is a warranty on those.jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ Gotcha. Guess the previous owner did a crap job! They leaking now. Guess I gotta find a contractor to do it the right way from the outside.
Unfortunately ... this was at least 6 years ago. We bought the place in 2016 ... previous owner did not advise. Now ... mission impossible to find them and see who did the job. No trail was left in any documentation that I was left with when the ownership changed hands.dling7 wrote: ↑ that may not be necessary; do you have the info on who did the job in first place? usually there is a warranty on those.
However, from my understanding, there are usually a few more holes that are drilled up the wall to inject it across height of foundation.
You could seek out other epoxy injection companies to fix /do it right.
Exterior waterproofing could be tens of thousands.
G.L.
Basement flooding can cost more than the cost of exterior waterproofing. Not to mention the peace of mind that you get when you don't have to worry about your house leaking, messing up your stuff and the additional risks of mould, etc.dling7 wrote: ↑ that may not be necessary; do you have the info on who did the job in first place? usually there is a warranty on those.
However, from my understanding, there are usually a few more holes that are drilled up the wall to inject it across height of foundation.
You could seek out other epoxy injection companies to fix /do it right.
Exterior waterproofing could be tens of thousands.
G.L.
Do you have water gathering outside your house? If your grading isn't good, improving it to flow water away from your house is an easy fix you can DIY.jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ I reached out to a few contractors over the last couple of weeks ...
One wall has two leaks ... so to cover off that area .. we're looking at about 16' in length. The other wall has one leak with the gas line closeby ... that section is about 6' in length. Both needs to go down to the bottom of the foundation (about 6.5').
Excavation from the outside ... so looking at 16' L x 2' W x 6.5' D and a second one 6' L x 2' W x 6.5' D ...
Got quotes ranging from $7500+taxes to $11,000+taxes.
My unfinished basement has one too. It was corner of basement window that cracked (I looked from outside). It was leaked after 1st winter, builder sent people to fix it in couple weeks, he pumped vertical excessive adhesive oozing out to block the leak. It worked, it was 21 years ago. Every snow thaw, I check by touching the area to make sure it is not wet.jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ Gotcha. Guess the previous owner did a crap job! They leaking now. Guess I gotta find a contractor to do it the right way from the outside.
You might try reaching out to your former real estate lawyer and ask them if they can provide any contact information. They may know the other parties former real estate agent, lawyer or direct contact info.jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ Unfortunately ... this was at least 6 years ago. We bought the place in 2016 ... previous owner did not advise. Now ... mission impossible to find them and see who did the job. No trail was left in any documentation that I was left with when the ownership changed hands.
Those prices are in line with what we paid about 10 years ago. I'd go with one or these contractors.jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ I reached out to a few contractors over the last couple of weeks ...
One wall has two leaks ... so to cover off that area .. we're looking at about 16' in length. The other wall has one leak with the gas line closeby ... that section is about 6' in length. Both needs to go down to the bottom of the foundation (about 6.5').
Excavation from the outside ... so looking at 16' L x 2' W x 6.5' D and a second one 6' L x 2' W x 6.5' D ...
Got quotes ranging from $7500+taxes to $11,000+taxes.
No water pooling on either side. But each massive rain storm ... water pools in basement. I have the tendency each winter to shovel all around the foundation ... both sides of the house as well as my backyard to minimize the buildup of snow along the house ... that way when it melts there is less water.engineered wrote: ↑ Do you have water gathering outside your house? If your grading isn't good, improving it to flow water away from your house is an easy fix you can DIY.
I have one side of my basement wall leaking a very small amount of water. Just an inch or two of the floor near the wall got wet that too not throughout the wall. It first happened when in Jan the temp rose above zero for a day or two and then now in spring at another location. I am not sure if this was moisture trapped in the vapor barrier behind the drywall that leaked or it is outside snow melt which has made the way in .engineered wrote: ↑ Do you have water gathering outside your house? If your grading isn't good, improving it to flow water away from your house is an easy fix you can DIY.
I agree, those are reasonable quotes. It's better to spend the money and get the actual problem investigated and fixed for a massive investment that is your Home.freeforall wrote: ↑ Those prices are in line with what we paid about 10 years ago. I'd go with one or these contractors.
Don't bother with injection, it's a temporary fix and water will eventually find its way in.
What I'm saying is that fastest and easiest thing you can do is to keep water away from your house/foundation. Running drains far away and making sure the ground is well sloped away from the house can do a lot. Of course if your area is low and constantly damp, then you would need to do more.Asker123 wrote: ↑ I have one side of my basement wall leaking a very small amount of water. Just an inch or two of the floor near the wall got wet that too not throughout the wall. It first happened when in Jan the temp rose above zero for a day or two and then now in spring at another location. I am not sure if this was moisture trapped in the vapor barrier behind the drywall that leaked or it is outside snow melt which has made the way in .
By your comment above, are you suggesting that these small leaks are better left alone and better manage outside water flow away from the wall ?
If the wall is cracked etc? is epoxy filling or outside waterproofing is really needed for small leaks? Will leaving those untreated make those worse or compromise foundation structural integrity over long period? What do you guys think
