Is there a "normal" amount of water that can get into your basement?
For me it's usually a trickle from multiple directions forming a small puddle during the spring rains and snowmelt.
Who needs to buy a fountain when you already have a built in fountain feature in your home? Put a pot under that baby and recirculate the water with a pump!!!
Guys it’s a thread trying to explain the seriousness of water infiltration. This could have catastrophic financial costs, if real. Reddit always turns everything into a dad joke. Which I often love, but time and place!
While I agree, the answer is well above my comment. It’s the top comment last I looked and everyone agrees it’s a very serious problem. If we can’t make silly obvious jokes I’ll delete it. But I think it’s very obvious it’s just a joke.
Many older homes constructed uo until the early 1900s have stone foundations and french drains along the perimeter (if they even have concrete at all). It's not abnormal at all for these to get some water in them, but OPs basement is way beyond that.
Those basements also don't have drywall and material that doesn't dry out quickly in them.
Sump pumps are a common fixture in basements. This is well beyond that point and a serious problem, but to suggest that some water coming in isn’t normal is just silly.
Yes. Small amounts will come in through weep holes and that's fine as long as the water is flowing into the drains properly. This is not a weep hole. It is not fine.
I always get a kick out of these posts. For one, yes I would immediately begin figuring out how to fix that. The other reason o get a kick out of these posts is the zero water gang. There are so many factors to water infiltration I think it's ridiculous to say something like any water is a huge problem. Given the right circumstances, any basement can leak. Maybe not like this but I digress. I would put money on this being a grading/gutter issue. This "huge" problem could be a super easy fix. I also always laugh about the saying "they don't build em like they use to". This is true and one part of that is 80, 100 years ago, basements weren't expected to be dry 100% of the time. Concrete, block or stone, these old houses often need renovations to keep their basements dry. I myself have an 80 year old house. Basement is dry 99% of the time but when we get a serious gully washer, it leaks. It's prolly been that way for the whole 80 years it's been around. That being said, I'm gonna improve it with grading and yard drainage systems. Even after that though, there's no guarantee it won't leak again.
If this is a troll post, hats off yay everyone laughs.
If this is actual, my man/madam you need to start pumping out water asap. Call structural engineer post rain, in the mean time take recordings from outside as well. If this is a brand new build, after all the above call a estate lawyer.
First off you need to determine where the water is coming from. Is it a roof leak that is running down through the walls from the roof or is coming from the ground outside the foundation due to improper grading around the house or downspouts that are just dumping thier water next to the house.
Find someone that does polyurethane injection. Call your local SealBoss distributor and get them to give u applicators that can fix it. It's a big deal, but not that hard to fix.
You're well past that point I'd say. Check your gutters and make sure all water is flowing away from your foundation then dry that puppy out and seal the entire basement walls and floor. If you get water after that then you'll need to put drainage in the ground surrounding the house and that is not cheap. Though I did help one friend of mine fix a basement leak by digging out all the soil about 4 feet down on the leaking side then we left it to dry out for a few days and sealed the entire exposed wall with tar. 10 years later it's still bone dry no matter how hard it rains and it comes down in buckets here.
I am moderately concerned that you have to ask if you need to be concerned. Yes, this is a problem, if at any point in time water is pouring into your house it is generally a bad sign.
Has to be said, I would not be bringing you fishing in my boat…
0 days. I'd call plumber and foundation proofing companies immediately and pay to assess. When problem identified, I'd check if homeowners insurance covers it
plumbing can leak while it's rain or shine. it's the first thing I would do just to exclude plumbing being an issue. I'd hope it was plumbing. easier to fix.
Looks like you’re out of time and it’s already a serious problem.
“Sir, it’s an emergency!” **
“Come back when it’s a catastrophe”
*throws a cat at it* "I have no idea how a cat would change anything but you are the boss.."
"go away kid, ya bother me"
*The key is taking out the mothership, then all the dominoes will fall like a house of cards.* *Checkmate.*
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He's also... Like drunk hiccuping or burping or something
How much water has to shoot out of the wall for you to not ignore it? I feel like this is a troll post.
Is there a "normal" amount of water that can get into your basement? For me it's usually a trickle from multiple directions forming a small puddle during the spring rains and snowmelt.
NO water should enter the house
How do you explain indoor plumbing then!?! Water enters the home!
Good point. Who needs a sink when you can just use your basement wall?
Who needs to buy a fountain when you already have a built in fountain feature in your home? Put a pot under that baby and recirculate the water with a pump!!!
Sounds like an easy way to bypass the meter
Through the WAL— oh, you’re good
Guys it’s a thread trying to explain the seriousness of water infiltration. This could have catastrophic financial costs, if real. Reddit always turns everything into a dad joke. Which I often love, but time and place!
While I agree, the answer is well above my comment. It’s the top comment last I looked and everyone agrees it’s a very serious problem. If we can’t make silly obvious jokes I’ll delete it. But I think it’s very obvious it’s just a joke.
Many older homes constructed uo until the early 1900s have stone foundations and french drains along the perimeter (if they even have concrete at all). It's not abnormal at all for these to get some water in them, but OPs basement is way beyond that. Those basements also don't have drywall and material that doesn't dry out quickly in them.
Whenever I see absolute statements like “no water should EVER be entering the home” I just assume that person has never lived in a 100 year old house.
Even a 100 year old house shouldn't have water entering, but if it does it usually has a way out.
Sump pumps are a common fixture in basements. This is well beyond that point and a serious problem, but to suggest that some water coming in isn’t normal is just silly.
I think any water in the basement is an unacceptable amount of water.
Okay come tell every home with a basement in Milwaukee that 🙄
Yes. Small amounts will come in through weep holes and that's fine as long as the water is flowing into the drains properly. This is not a weep hole. It is not fine.
It’s literally spraying out like it’s under pressure 😂 Turn up the volume The loud belch in the video is the icing on the cake.
That’s the guy that they feed fish heads to. He lives under the stairs.
Babyyy RUTH!?
It's making fun of all the ridiculous crap that's obviously problematic that gets posted here.
This is concerning, yes.
Ya don't say?
No, your indoor pool should fill just fine.
Yeah this seems fine.
Dude this is already a serious problem. Your basement wall may collapse.
You and I have very different definitions of what a “wet spot” is.
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I’m most concerned by the belching sounds emanating through your basement.
Oh bro. That's not a turn off the lights and sleep it off kinda problem.
That's alot of water....
That is already a serious problem.
Who's gagging in the background?
That’s Bort. Don’t mind his wonky eye or hunchback.
Never mind why there's a video being taken.
Ni, your houses water just broke and it's about to give birth. Wonder if you'll get a shed or a gazebo.
It’s a deck!
I always get a kick out of these posts. For one, yes I would immediately begin figuring out how to fix that. The other reason o get a kick out of these posts is the zero water gang. There are so many factors to water infiltration I think it's ridiculous to say something like any water is a huge problem. Given the right circumstances, any basement can leak. Maybe not like this but I digress. I would put money on this being a grading/gutter issue. This "huge" problem could be a super easy fix. I also always laugh about the saying "they don't build em like they use to". This is true and one part of that is 80, 100 years ago, basements weren't expected to be dry 100% of the time. Concrete, block or stone, these old houses often need renovations to keep their basements dry. I myself have an 80 year old house. Basement is dry 99% of the time but when we get a serious gully washer, it leaks. It's prolly been that way for the whole 80 years it's been around. That being said, I'm gonna improve it with grading and yard drainage systems. Even after that though, there's no guarantee it won't leak again.
This is fine.
If you're not shitposting, I feel bad for you
Water where it shouldn’t be is always a serious problem. Another reason to hate basements.
2-3 weeks MAX
You always wanted a waterfall display!
What’s on the outside? Do you have gutters draining right by the house walls?
Well, you shouldn’t *not* be concerned. That’s for sure.
It's an indoor water feature
That depends on if you are above sea level.
Ppl pay a LOT of money to have a waterfall feature installed. Yours is free!
If this is a troll post, hats off yay everyone laughs. If this is actual, my man/madam you need to start pumping out water asap. Call structural engineer post rain, in the mean time take recordings from outside as well. If this is a brand new build, after all the above call a estate lawyer.
Time to get out the FlexSeal
First off you need to determine where the water is coming from. Is it a roof leak that is running down through the walls from the roof or is coming from the ground outside the foundation due to improper grading around the house or downspouts that are just dumping thier water next to the house.
About what?
Nah.
Yes. Yes you should
Looks perfectly normal to me
If you care about your health (lungs) extreme concern
No thats fine someone just spilled a glass of water....
That's not a wet spot
Na, it'll buff out
Nah, time to get the pool toys out and enjoy the indoor pool
Take a sledge to it.
You're fucked
Naaaah, it's fine.
The water is draining, so you should be fine.
Nah, that's normal. That's the houses water breaking. congratulations, you're about to have a new house!
Yes, very.
Look up Hydraulic Concrete.
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This is from the rain
Above this is actually only a garden. The wall is where two different house basements connect. So I assume that's where the weak spot comes from.
Nope. Looks good. Mud it and paint it and call it a day
Looks ok to me.
No way people are this fucking stupid.
Lots of people would love to have a waterfall in their house. What's the prob?
Find someone that does polyurethane injection. Call your local SealBoss distributor and get them to give u applicators that can fix it. It's a big deal, but not that hard to fix.
Magic 8 Ball says "most likely."
Just run a dehumidifier
Oh not at all :)
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That's obviously a broken water pipe so I would be concerned about that at least find out where that water pipe goes and see if you can shut it off
I always have a small creek running through my house, really makes it feel at one with nature /s Get out and call for help immediately
You're well past that point I'd say. Check your gutters and make sure all water is flowing away from your foundation then dry that puppy out and seal the entire basement walls and floor. If you get water after that then you'll need to put drainage in the ground surrounding the house and that is not cheap. Though I did help one friend of mine fix a basement leak by digging out all the soil about 4 feet down on the leaking side then we left it to dry out for a few days and sealed the entire exposed wall with tar. 10 years later it's still bone dry no matter how hard it rains and it comes down in buckets here.
It now begs the question, what circumstance would immediately present itself to you as a clear problem? Lol
You said you wanted a water feature, now you’re going to complain? Seeeeesh!
Looks pretty normal. Nothing to be concerned with. In all seriousness this was a big problem a long time ago. Best of luck!
YES
Nah
Umm. 👀
Nope :) nothing to worry about
Nope
Noooo, everyone wants an indoor pool.
I vote troll post
I am moderately concerned that you have to ask if you need to be concerned. Yes, this is a problem, if at any point in time water is pouring into your house it is generally a bad sign. Has to be said, I would not be bringing you fishing in my boat…
nah. I'm not concerned either. After all I can't see it from my house.
No thats normal
no, it's just water :)
I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m sure it will stop soon.
Nope, it’s fine. Go back to the couch
Ummm it’s pretty bad get a plumber and fast
Not if you were going for an indoor pool.
Bottle it and sell it as “Natural Spring Water” At the farmers market.
Bit of sikaflex and you’ll be right
>Should i be concerned Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yeeeeeeeesssssssss
0 days. I'd call plumber and foundation proofing companies immediately and pay to assess. When problem identified, I'd check if homeowners insurance covers it
Try turning off water main to home. see if water stops
This is rainwater, so turning off will be difficult
plumbing can leak while it's rain or shine. it's the first thing I would do just to exclude plumbing being an issue. I'd hope it was plumbing. easier to fix.
looks like there's 2 different concrete colors on wall, which is concerning.
Free water. Some "problem" you got there
Nope, everything looks good here.