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    Jun 29, 2007, 08:47 AM
    Basement Leak
    I have a leak coming from the ground how do I fix this?
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    Jun 29, 2007, 09:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by vw032904
    I have a leak coming from the ground how do I fix this?
    The first thing you must do is ascertain exactly what's leaking. A pressure pipe? Surface water?
    To check for a pressure leak if you're on city water shut everything down bin the house and go out to the meter and see if the little pointer is moving or standing still. If it's creeping you have a hidden leak. If on a pump, shut the pump off at the breaker box and watch the pressure gage. If it's falling you have a pressure leak. Let me know and we'll go to step#2. Regards, Tom
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    Jun 29, 2007, 11:17 AM
    Thanks first for answering back so quick! The water is very minimal not even a puddle. It looks more like someone spilled something that's how small. I think its because of the rain. Basically here's the story my husband and I are about to start living there and when we went yesteray to start painting and cleaning we saw the minimal water there. Is there anyway to maybe seal the floor and put plastic then wonder board and then carpet because that was a suggestion from my mom who does construction especially since its not really our house? What do you think?
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    Jun 29, 2007, 11:24 AM
    I think you should contact a plumber...
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    Jun 29, 2007, 11:28 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by syedsunnykarhani
    i think you should contact a plumber...
    And I think you had better check the meter or pump to see just what kind of a leak that you have. Regards, tom
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