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Had an addition put on the back of the house, water is coming from the ground beneath the addition there is n?

There is a foundation beneath the room, no access to get underneath the room. I’m looking for a way to remove the water from underneath the addition, to prevent damage to structure. There is drain tile running along the house but it is at a higher level than the depth of the water under the room.

Hire a basement specialist. Yes, I know there is only a foundation, which by law must go down at least 4 feet. A basement contractor could at least make suggestions on how to handle the problem. With a real basement, weeping tiles are connected to a sump system that then pumps the water away from the house. Maybe your addition needs weeping tile under it as well.

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3 Responses to “Had an addition put on the back of the house, water is coming from the ground beneath the addition there is n?”

  1. iritadragon Says:
    September 26th, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Hire a basement specialist. Yes, I know there is only a foundation, which by law must go down at least 4 feet. A basement contractor could at least make suggestions on how to handle the problem. With a real basement, weeping tiles are connected to a sump system that then pumps the water away from the house. Maybe your addition needs weeping tile under it as well.
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  2. rustybones Says:
    September 27th, 2009 at 12:19 am

    You are going to have to lower the drainage tiles. Make sure the ground surrounding the addition is slanted away from the addition too. This will help the ground absorb less water surrounding the addition.
    Good luck, it’s a big undertaking!
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  3. Gitchy gitchy ya ya da da Says:
    September 27th, 2009 at 12:24 am

    What do you mean no access to get underneath the room??? How on earth did this addition pass code inspection?

    Proper drainage should have been considered by the contractor, or by you if you did it yourself. The drain tile should have been relocated during the excavation.

    Sorry, but there’s no quick cheap fix.

    If you did the work yourself, this has been a very expensive lesson in what not to do. If you hired a contractor and the finished addition is not up to standards, call a lawyer.
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