Basement without drain

4/4/2020 at 5:13:12 PM

Having a floor drain is mandatory in a building, for example if you are going to change your hot water tank the water has to be drained, there are several purpose for designing a floor drain in a house you have talk a plumber for having a floor drain, but having a back water valve is different story it has to install at the end of the house drain system which needs more demolition install one it is preventing your house from sewer flood in your basement

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Mipa plumbing

4/5/2020 at 4:43:02 PM

You can install check valve for laundry drain pipe or install back water valve in your sewer pipe under concrete.

4/6/2020 at 9:10:23 PM

Hello,

Installing a French drain around the home will help prevent water, eminating from the surface or above the footing, from entering the basement. However, this will not completely prevent water from entering the basement as water can come from under the concrete slab.

Therefore, it would seem that a sump pump is in all likelihood your best solution. However, most contactors will insist on a visit to your home in order to give you a comprehensive solution. In addition, they should also inquire as to how the surrounding homes have dealt with this issue, and that they can verify with your city or municipality as they probably have permits that have been granted for any and all such work. They also probably have an Urban Planning department and they can also provide you with some insight as well.

What I would do in your case would be to get 3-4 contractors to visit your home and provide you with their solution(s). In addition, I would also get an engineer to provide you with their advice as well.

Once you have the possible solutions, then you should be able to make a decision that will solve the issue and your concerns.