Collects groundwater from beneath the basement floor and directs it to a collection pit via a sump pump where it is pumped away to the surface.
Gutter pump basement.
When the sump pump activates the gutter drains overflow as show in the picture.
This is where some expansion of living space can occur without a costly addition.
The basement condition is important when buying a home the condition of the basement is one of the most important factors that a young family will consider.
Rain and groundwater rain and groundwater.
Without proper grading gutters and downspouts some of this water flows into the basement.
A basement sump pump is a useful tool for keeping groundwater from entering the interior of a basement or removing the water once it has already made its way inside.