I want to install a sump system in my 40 year old house because I'm getting water in the basement. I watched the 'Ask This Old House' video about installing a sump and they mentioned since there's gravel under the floor, all they need is the sump basin and pump. They broke the concrete, dug a hole and put in the basin & pump etc.
The waterproofing contractors by me wanted to tear up the floor and install drain tiles to hook into a sump system. I plumbing friend told me I don't need the tiles as there's mostlikely 2-3" of gravel under the cement floor. I guy down the street had a sump put in and they dug up the side of his house and put in the drain tiles.
Can I just install the sump in my attached garage at the lowest corner and will it handle water from the other end of my house or do I need the drain tiles as well? The basement is finished and I can't put the sump in there. The attached garage is the same level as the rest of the house & basement. The drain tiles aren't a good option for me.
Thanks!!
The waterproofing contractors by me wanted to tear up the floor and install drain tiles to hook into a sump system. I plumbing friend told me I don't need the tiles as there's mostlikely 2-3" of gravel under the cement floor. I guy down the street had a sump put in and they dug up the side of his house and put in the drain tiles.
Can I just install the sump in my attached garage at the lowest corner and will it handle water from the other end of my house or do I need the drain tiles as well? The basement is finished and I can't put the sump in there. The attached garage is the same level as the rest of the house & basement. The drain tiles aren't a good option for me.
Thanks!!
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