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Old 07-18-2010, 09:53 AM
 
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Can anyone recommend someone who can diagnose the cause of a wet basement and fix it? I believe it's coming from groundwater. I know there are a lot of rip-off artists in this field and people who don't know what they're doing. Just moved in 2 months ago. I live in Huntington. Thanks.
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Old 07-18-2010, 10:59 AM
 
Location: under the beautiful Carolina blue
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What's wet - floor, walls or both. I had water coming into my basement and solved the problem by re-directing the water away from my house at the downspout in the area outside.
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Old 07-19-2010, 08:58 AM
 
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I would highly recommend looking into getting a "French Drainage" system. I know someone who was constantly getting water in the basement from rain and the basement hasn't seen a drop of water in more than 20 years. It may be expense, but truly the best resolution.
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Old 07-19-2010, 10:17 PM
 
Location: The Ranch in Olam Haba
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I would highly recommend looking into getting a "French Drainage" system.
First we need to know what exactly is wet. Photos of wet spots would help. French drain is not a first step.
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Old 07-20-2010, 06:38 AM
 
Location: Kings Park & Jamesport
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