Does the channel that lead to a sump pump have to run along the entire basement wall.?

Question

I have been getting rain water in my basement when there is heavy rain. I want to install a sump pump. my question is do i have to lay the channels that lead to my pump around the entire basement perimeter. I live in a row home that has only two walls that are not shared with a neighbor. I believe that along these walls that is where the water comes in from the out side. So will i have dig a channel along these walls and have them pitch towards the pump? and any info on installation such as depth of the actual channels and water proofing for them

Answer 1

The first thing you need to do is build up the ground around your foundation, so the water will drain away from the house. Check for any cracks in your basement walls. If you have any, working from the outside won't do much good. Tie a weight to a piece of string about ten feet long. Hold it against the top of your basement wall. If it isn't flush to the wall, your walls are sagging in. You'll need to hire a contractor, who specializes in basements, to install wall anchors. They will also install channels around the leaking walls, leading to a central sump pump. not cheap, but well worth it.

Answer 2

Sump pumps are generally installed for high ground water. What you need to do is seal the exterior of your house and it will be much easier than jack hammering up your basement floor. But to answer your question people don't usually install trenches around their basement to the sump.

Answer 3

the float must have stuck on the pump check for something caught in it shaking the pvc pipe will sometimes work there should be more then the one inlet to your pump crock one will be lower then the other that is where the water is entering as far as the eater on your wall inspect the line going out your wall see if its blocked or broke maybe some ice came off your roof and broke it so the water is not pumping completely out of the basement