FIGHTING groundwater under the foundation

Groundwater in the foundation hole. Nick and Mike discuss the solution to keep the project moving forward.
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[@stevenreichert3813]

Long time radon mitigation contractor here. Don't use the sump lid as the radon collection point. Tee into the drain tile with your vent pipe. It's a far more robust assembly that can't be undone when servicing the sump pump and won't be in the way of that service. Given how wet things are, I'd also strongly recommend adding an active radon fan to the vent pipe. The average radon fan moves a couple gallons of moisture a day along with radon.

[@OtunbaFola001]

Great idea.

[@insecureinvestorchallenge7366]

I wish they would have put the information on the sump pump or a link to it in the description. I have a high ground water problem with existing buildings that I’m trying to figure out how to mitigate. It’s not ideal but it’s what I have to deal with. Thank you!

[@mdalerodger8844]

Where are the sumps discharging? Are they tied into the municipality storms sewers or ...

[@alexanderjamieson7971]

10 gallons will not be large enough.

[@gjn141]

Are there bets on if the big tree will survive 3 years? What has been done to preserve it?

[@gjn141]

I think the sump pump pit it too small. It’s not about the pump size it’s the size of the collection pit that makes it preform. The pump will cycle off and on 24 hours a day

[@superandy89]

Sounds like nobody wanted to tell the owners they need a crawl space instead of a basement…

[@ColeSpolaric]

I'd be worried about the concrete drying properly in that.