Hey BBI,
I am having issues with water and mud coming inside our basement area through the pipe for our ejector pump exiting the house. I have made sure it is water and mud not from the ejector pump tank. We had a ton of rain overnight and believe this is what has caused this because it has not been an ongoing issue and only a minimal amount of water has gotten in.
My question is who should I contact regarding getting this fixed? It is obviously an issue from the outside exit of the pipe so I am a little lost in regards to who to call? Should I reach out to a septic company or a foundation company to look at it?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Isn't there some sort of backflow device to prevent the septic system from backing up into the house?
It could be that your water table is rising due to the excessive rain.
The first thing to do is to check if there are any downspouts near where the water is coming in.
Sometimes there can be a blockage in your storm piping.
This could be due to leaves or dirt getting into the gutters and then clogging the drain lines.
You should contact a basement water proofing company. They can recommend a variety of solutions, including waterproofing of the walls,creating drainage below the basement floor, adding a sump pump, or adding a french drain on the exterior.
Thanks for the input I appreciate it.
Most likely over time the soil outside has shifted and your once solidly anchored pipe has shifted a bit allowing groundwater to penetrate the foundation.
If it is not flooding in, there are epoxy sealers you can buy at the big box stores that you can mix yourself and easily apply to the wall and the pipe that will seal it.
The next best plan is to reach out to your contractor friend. To fix it from the outside it will have to be excavated to gain access.
Thanks for the input