Fixing a Wet Basement - The Final Step

Once the perimeter is re-cemented and the walls / floor look good - make sure that the sump crock (or floor drain) are functioning properly. This means that once the crock fills up to 3" - 4" below the tile, the pump should discharge the water - typically to the downspout connection. Make sure that if a drain is used, the drain is clear of debris. If you have a drain system, periodically check the flow outwards by using a bucket of water.

If you have a sump crock and are in an area that has many long lasting power outages during storms, you may want to spend money for a battery back-up. During an outage, this backup ensures that your pump continues to discharge during storms - eliminating the water backup which can result.

The attached photo is the "after" picture that was presented originally. The floors had not been painted at this time, however you can see how much better the basement looks.

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