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Re: Sump Pump Runs Constantly!From: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: Plumbing
Remote Name: 63.198.181.43
Date: 08 Feb 2005
Time: 07:40 PM
CommentsQ. We bought a home that is located in a high water table area. Not sure why but the previous owner built a 4.5" crawlspace and when the water table is high our pumps run non-stop! We put in drainage tiles inside so we don't even have puddles but I am tired of hearing sump pumps ALL the time. Water is only coming up from the ground. We trenched the gutters into a ditch so the water is not coming in that way. ANY suggestions would be appreciated on what to do, if there is anything to do!
A. Our opinion is that you need to hire a qualified civil engineer or drainage specialist who can determine with certainty the source of the water under your home. Generally, the best rule of thumb is to provide proper grading and perimeter drainage to ensure that water never enters the substructure in the first place. If, however, water is truly percolating up from under the crawlspace, you may have a more difficult problem to remedy. However, with proper grading and attention to detail on the drainage, it is normally possible to eliminate the problem you describe. Test borings may be required to determine the true water table in your area (particularly during wet months) and this will in turn drive an engineering design to mitigate your problem.
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