Does anyone know of someone good for installing a sump pump, putting in overhead sewers, window well drains, perimeter drain system, etc.? So far I got a price of 5-7k (which doesn't include overhead sewers). Then I got another estimate for $6,700 total which does include overhead sewers. Anyone have a better recommendation? Thanks. Sincerely, Mrs. Ark
Originally posted by jen2974: Anyone have a better recommendation?
Move? (Sorry couldn't help myself. I think half of the people in town would like to move right about now. I'm dealing with the same thing on a smaller scale. "Just a little seepage" as eternal optimist Mr. Klok describes it. Glad to have you back!)
Thanks, Flora. Glad to be back. Wow - Mr. Klok is an eternal optimist. I wish I could be that optimistic. Yep, moving is not out of the question...this really sux.
Today I am thanking the same old lady that caused me 3 years of misery dealing with the same color paint on all walls, doors and trim for installing a second sump pump in our basement. Those two pumps saved me.......Others in the neighborhood with one, did get some water in the basement. If you can double up on the sumps, do it, I am a believer.....Overhead sewers helped too.....
An overhead sewer is a system in which all sewage from above-ground level flows by gravity to the Village sewer, but all sewage and storm water collected below grade in the basement must be pumped up to the house sewer at a connection near the basement ceiling. There are no direct connections between the main sewer system and the basement, so there is no way for the sewage to backup into the basement area.
Although an overhead system is very effective in eliminating basement backups, the plumbing charges required make it a costly solution. However, it is still a good choice for homeowners who have a substantial investment in finished basements or who have valuable equipment or storage items housed in the case.
One disadvantage of an overhead system is that the pumps used to force the water up from the basement level will not operate during a power outage, so overflow could occur if the power is out for an extended time. Even so, the overhead system in most cases is the most effective way to prevent basement flooding.
When excessive ground water is allowed to accumulate around the foundation of the house, water may seep into the basement through the basement floor and walls. There are three common problems which may cause water to build up around the foundation.
If you have habitable living space below grade in Chicagoland, you are taking a risk. Get over it, shit happens. The best way to protect your "below grade" area is to connect your sump pump system(s) directly to the city storm sewer system (NOT SANITARY SYSTEM, see recent grant provisions). By the way, if you come to sell your pad you must be compliant with NOT sending clear water to sanitary system !.
Now both British and American, that's me.
As regards "know someone", of course, me !.
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Originally posted by ConsiderPhlebas: Get over it, shit happens.
Let me be the 97th person to say F#$% off, Fleabag. The last thing we need in the midst of this flood clean-up is a British fleabag Monday morning quarterbacking our flood situation. In case you're not familiar with the term since you have f#$%'ed up English football, that means telling people what they should have/could have done when it's too late to do anything about it. Hindsight is 20/20. Nobody has said that this storm was the worst thing that has ever happened...no one has even suggested that it came close to a Katrina type of storm or the Twin Towers going down. But it still does suck. And unless you have had thousands of dollars wiped away keep your bloody opinions to yourself.
Shit flows downhill. Just remember to put your gloves on for lunch. 
