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    Aug 9, 2010, 12:06 PM
    Water is seeping up tile laid on 4 " concrete
    Water is seeping up tile laid on 4 " concrete on ground. - not near any pipes/bathroom/basement/kitchen and only when raining. Dries up when rain stops. Where is the water coming from?
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    Aug 9, 2010, 12:10 PM

    Assuming there were no cracks in the slab... its possible the slab was poured without sufficient gravel base and its though the concrete itself. Sounds like a candidate for a perimeter french drain (as one of several possible cures) to get the water away from the house.
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    Aug 9, 2010, 05:00 PM

    You do have several options here.
    1) you could install a sump pump and pump it up and away. **OR* 2) you do do as smoothy suggested you can dig in french drains (see image) and perhaps even install a home made dry well (see image ) to drain off the rain water away from your house. If you're interested I hang out on The Plumbing Page, Contact me there. Cheers, Tom
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    Aug 9, 2010, 05:11 PM

    Check your downspouts, make sure the water from the gutter is moved away from house.
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