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Sunken Den in my house with water table seepage.

Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:25 pm
Posted by Yeahright
On a big sphere out there.
Member since Sep 2018
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Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:25 pm
Have searched youtube to no avail for suggestions on how to keep rain water from getting in my sunken in den in my house when we get more than 3 or 4 inches of rain in 3 or 4 days. I know it is a water table problem because it is not pooling up in the same spot every time and happens in different areas every time it gets in the house. It is never more than a half an inch of water that gets in and it never covers the entire den floor. The den is 2 steps down (about 8") from the other areas of the house and the den area is about 20 ft. by 20 ft. with porcelain tile and grout. We shop vac every time it happens and it has happened 7 times since the "GREAT" flood of 2016. I've been told that we probably need to pour concrete at least an inch thick and that will send the water elsewhere. I'm not gonna do anything until I know exactly what needs to be done so the problem is fixed. I don't mind throwing money at this problem as long as I know it is gonna work. I'm desperate O-T Lounge fellas. Any suggestions are appreciated and I know the first step is to call a specialist in this area but I'm not sure who to call? Thanks in advance.
Posted by puse01
Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:26 pm to
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This post was edited on 11/15/21 at 2:11 pm
Posted by azcatiger
somewhere
Member since Mar 2011
4471 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:27 pm to
This is why you don’t put basements in LA.
Sump pump under foundation is the only solution I can think of.
Posted by NPComb
Member since Jan 2019
27261 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:27 pm to
I see black mold in your near future.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41536 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:28 pm to
Could you not put down some DryLok or whatever it’s called? I know that doesn’t solve the underlying problem but at least it would prevent water from coming into the house.

Maybe, I’m kind of a dumbass so I could totally be wrong.
Posted by V Bainbridge
Member since Jul 2020
7795 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:28 pm to
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Any suggestions are appreciated and I know the first step is to call a specialist in this area but I'm not sure who to call?

I suggest you let it dry out and call a real estate agent to help you sell it and find a new home.
This post was edited on 5/17/21 at 8:29 pm
Posted by geauxfortwo
Livin the dream
Member since Jan 2018
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Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:29 pm to
I’d try the home and garden board
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:29 pm to
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
49527 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:29 pm to
Flex paste
Posted by Bullfrog
Institutionalized but Unevaluated
Member since Jul 2010
56166 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:29 pm to
Koi.
6-8 of the suckers.

They can help keep the algae and black mold at bay.
Posted by adamau
Member since Oct 2020
3486 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:29 pm to
If you'll check with Coyote first, I'm pretty sure he'll pay to fill it in as long as he can put some of the bodies under the concrete. Win/Win.
Posted by MikeD
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
7208 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:33 pm to
Put some gutters on the house.

Add some drainage to remove water from close to house.

???

Profit
Posted by Yeahright
On a big sphere out there.
Member since Sep 2018
1923 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:35 pm to
Thanks MikeD since you are the only serious response so far. I agree that would help but I'm not sure it would fix the problem totally. Thanks.
Posted by Shanegolang
Denham Springs, La
Member since Sep 2015
3408 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:36 pm to
Home/Garden ftw
Posted by rsbd
banks of the Mississippi
Member since Jan 2007
22157 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:36 pm to
C-ment
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
51241 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:38 pm to
This housing market is perfect for a house like yours.
Posted by jamboybarry
Member since Feb 2011
32642 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:40 pm to
quote:

my sunken in den


You meant to say “indoor pool”
Posted by learnthehardway
B.R./Northshore
Member since Oct 2007
10023 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:41 pm to
More of a question than a solution here... what if you poured it out level and gave up the sunken living room thing entirely? Maybe someone with some prior experience professional or otherwise can answer.
The above poster who suggested contacting a real estate agent may have been on to something.
Posted by shawnlsu
Member since Nov 2011
23682 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:44 pm to
quote:

If you'll check with Coyote first, I'm pretty sure he'll pay to fill it in as long as he can put some of the bodies under the concrete. Win/Win.

Hell, get him and Tulane to bid on it and you might make a few bucks.
Posted by wally
Louisiana
Member since May 2011
724 posts
Posted on 5/17/21 at 8:44 pm to
Had a friend with the same problem. They couldn't get it fixed and ended up filling it in.
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