On Jan 16, 10:10*am, Tony Miklos wrote:
On 1/16/2011 8:50 AM, leza wang wrote:

how much does it cost? my home is 20f width x 24f length. I live in
Toronto/Ontario. One company gave me the below quota which i found
very expensive, what do you think please? thanks

"A rough estimate for external waterproofing 88 linear feet with a
standard 6-7 foot deep dig as follows: We would excavate down to the
bottom of the footings, clean the walls, apply a rubberized urethane
by hand and also attach a dimple board on top. Install new weeping
tile and cover with 2 feet of 3/4" gravel, then cover with a
geomembrane. We would then back fill to grade.Rough Price: $10,000 +
HST $1,300 Total= $11,300"

That sounds about right for that kind of fix. *It's about the best you
can get and they will probably guarantee it not to leak for life.

Quite often however there are less expensive remedies. *Starting with
rain gutters/downspouts, grading the soil so water runs away from the
house are just 2. *They are 2 of the first things to check.

If the water comes in at floor level and not through the walls, an
inside french drain with a sump pit and pump may work. *It's quite
difficult to speculate without seeing the house inside and out.

But, what would you estimate an inside around the perimeter of the
basement drain system would cost? Leza is a total newbie and needs as
much information as possible.

On 1/16/2011 11:15 AM, hr(bob) wrote:
On Jan 16, 10:10 am, Tony wrote:
On 1/16/2011 8:50 AM, leza wang wrote:

how much does it cost? my home is 20f width x 24f length. I live in
Toronto/Ontario. One company gave me the below quota which i found
very expensive, what do you think please? thanks

"A rough estimate for external waterproofing 88 linear feet with a
standard 6-7 foot deep dig as follows: We would excavate down to the
bottom of the footings, clean the walls, apply a rubberized urethane
by hand and also attach a dimple board on top. Install new weeping
tile and cover with 2 feet of 3/4" gravel, then cover with a
geomembrane. We would then back fill to grade.Rough Price: $10,000 +
HST $1,300 Total= $11,300"

That sounds about right for that kind of fix. It's about the best you
can get and they will probably guarantee it not to leak for life.

Quite often however there are less expensive remedies. Starting with
rain gutters/downspouts, grading the soil so water runs away from the
house are just 2. They are 2 of the first things to check.

If the water comes in at floor level and not through the walls, an
inside french drain with a sump pit and pump may work. It's quite
difficult to speculate without seeing the house inside and out.

But, what would you estimate an inside around the perimeter of the
basement drain system would cost? Leza is a total newbie and needs as
much information as possible.

That I don't know, just that it's a lot less than the outside approach.

On Jan 16, 2:46*pm, Tony Miklos wrote:
On 1/16/2011 11:15 AM, hr(bob) wrote:





On Jan 16, 10:10 am, Tony *wrote:
On 1/16/2011 8:50 AM, leza wang wrote:

how much does it cost? my home is 20f width x 24f length. I live in
Toronto/Ontario. One company gave me the below quota which i found
very expensive, what do you think please? thanks

"A rough estimate for external waterproofing 88 linear feet with a
standard 6-7 foot deep dig as follows: We would excavate down to the
bottom of the footings, clean the walls, apply a rubberized urethane
by hand and also attach a dimple board on top. Install new weeping
tile and cover with 2 feet of 3/4" gravel, then cover with a
geomembrane. We would then back fill to grade.Rough Price: $10,000 +
HST $1,300 Total= $11,300"

That sounds about right for that kind of fix. *It's about the best you
can get and they will probably guarantee it not to leak for life.

Quite often however there are less expensive remedies. *Starting with
rain gutters/downspouts, grading the soil so water runs away from the
house are just 2. *They are 2 of the first things to check.

If the water comes in at floor level and not through the walls, an
inside french drain with a sump pit and pump may work. *It's quite
difficult to speculate without seeing the house inside and out.

But, what would you estimate an inside around the perimeter of the
basement drain system would cost? *Leza is a total newbie and needs as
much information as possible.

That I don't know, just that it's a lot less than the outside approach.- Hide quoted text -

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Having DONE BOTH , exterior french drain, regrade entire yard, new
sidewalks steps dump truck loads of grave, dump truck loads of dirt
hauled away, and replaced part of driveway, new downspout lines to
daylight at street, and some new gutters cleaned it all.I was the
laborer. hard grueling work including a complete new lawn. This all
cost of 8 grand,

Within months the basement was wet again

3500 bucks for interior french drain ended the wet.........

The first failed job did increase the curb appeal a lot. I added nice
stuff like lighting.. for appearances.

but all that outdoor work didnt do what the interior job did at a
fraction of the price

On 1/16/2011 5:41 PM, wrote:
On Jan 16, 2:46 pm, Tony wrote:
On 1/16/2011 11:15 AM, hr(bob) wrote:





On Jan 16, 10:10 am, Tony wrote:
On 1/16/2011 8:50 AM, leza wang wrote:

how much does it cost? my home is 20f width x 24f length. I live in
Toronto/Ontario. One company gave me the below quota which i found
very expensive, what do you think please? thanks

"A rough estimate for external waterproofing 88 linear feet with a
standard 6-7 foot deep dig as follows: We would excavate down to the
bottom of the footings, clean the walls, apply a rubberized urethane
by hand and also attach a dimple board on top. Install new weeping
tile and cover with 2 feet of 3/4" gravel, then cover with a
geomembrane. We would then back fill to grade.Rough Price: $10,000 +
HST $1,300 Total= $11,300"

That sounds about right for that kind of fix. It's about the best you
can get and they will probably guarantee it not to leak for life.

Quite often however there are less expensive remedies. Starting with
rain gutters/downspouts, grading the soil so water runs away from the
house are just 2. They are 2 of the first things to check.

If the water comes in at floor level and not through the walls, an
inside french drain with a sump pit and pump may work. It's quite
difficult to speculate without seeing the house inside and out.

But, what would you estimate an inside around the perimeter of the
basement drain system would cost? Leza is a total newbie and needs as
much information as possible.

That I don't know, just that it's a lot less than the outside approach.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Having DONE BOTH , exterior french drain, regrade entire yard, new
sidewalks steps dump truck loads of grave, dump truck loads of dirt
hauled away, and replaced part of driveway, new downspout lines to
daylight at street, and some new gutters cleaned it all.I was the
laborer. hard grueling work including a complete new lawn. This all
cost of 8 grand,

Within months the basement was wet again

3500 bucks for interior french drain ended the wet.........

The first failed job did increase the curb appeal a lot. I added nice
stuff like lighting.. for appearances.

but all that outdoor work didnt do what the interior job did at a
fraction of the price


We've discussed this to death before- you are the exception that proves
the rule. I'd wager your water was coming up from below, while most
people have it coming down from sky or the hill above them.

--
aem sends...