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How Water Enters Your Crawl Space
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Water comes in a Crawl Space from a number of ways. The most common entrance is through the wall where the first course of brick or block is laid. It also rises up through the ground if the water table is high and can create a pressure hole, where water literally shoots up because there is so much pressure in the ground.
** Most Crawl Space Water Problems come from lack of Roof Drains. (downspout drain line) The amount of water the roof gathers is tremendous! – – In average 1″ rain fall, a 2000 sq ft roof gathers 1100 gallons of water. If there is no Downspout Drain Line, this water is probably going into to your crawl space or basement.
The downspout drain is NOT just a 10 foot piece of pipe pointing out in the yard. PLEASE SEE DOWNSPOUT DRAIN for a better understanding.
To help remove water from your crawl space, look at the information below.
See Also Downspout Drain Lines
The most important drain in the system
and see how much an average install costs.
** Crawl Space Drainage – Related Cost **
It helps to understand the construction of your homes foundation and understand that there is more than one type of foundation wall, but here are the basics: Most foundation walls sit on top of the footer. The footer is poured concrete usually 8 inches thick. It runs level around the perimeter of your home to support the house. Block and brick are used to build the foundation wall. The first course of brick or block sits in a bed of mortar used to level the first course. It here where most water enters the crawl space even if the outside has been sealed. Water also enters through the mortar used between bricks and block on up the wall anywhere the wall is below grade (underground). To collect the water, we need a system of gravel and perforated pipe along the inside of the crawl space with a discharge point for the water to escape. We like to use a sump pump for the discharge because it sits so deep in the crawl space, usually as deep as the bottom of the footer. The pump is fast, quiet and very reliable. Seeing a sump pump in a crawl space means The Water Problem has been Solved! You’ll find in most cities in the northern part of the country, that a sump pump is now code for building a basement. That’s how reliable they are! They are standard in building practice. Code here in Florida (lol – millions of codes right?) has no specific code written about crawl space drainage. Go Figure! Working in your crawl space can be a difficult task. There is very little room to move around, let alone trying to dig or excavate along your foundation footer. Here’s What We Do and How We Do it: Installing Foundations Drains (footer Tiles) 2nd – we grade out the excess soil across the crawl space floor leaving a small mound to help force the water into our system. 3rd– we bring in the gravel and the pipe. This is usually done one bucket at a time. Very labor intense. Depending on the length of the wall we working on, it might be 1 yard or more of 3/4 inch washed gravel commonly known as #67 stone. The buckets are 5 gallon type and we carefully move them over and under the pipes, around the piers until we get to the area we are working on. This process repeats! 4th – we then lay the perforated pipe (holes down) into a base of gravel at the bottom of the trench, then cover the pipe with gravel as well as the footer water ledge. The holes in the pipe point down because this in the way the system works, water floods upward through the voids in the gravel and into the holes of the pipe. If the holes are pointing upward, the water table simply rising way too high, and the trench holds too much water. 5th – We then cover the new trench with a vapor barrier and its done. Installing the Sump Pump 2nd – we remove the soil we just dug out for the sump pit. This is done one bucket at a time. very labor intense. 3rd – we install the sump pump. The pump sits at the bottom of the sump pit so as to allow water to collect and the pump will lift it up and out of the crawl space. Next we attach the discharge pipe which is 1 1/2 inch PVC and a check valve to prevent back flow. The pipe comes from the pump up and out through a solid lid cover where make cut a hole for the pipe to come through. this cover is very important. It stops debris and other things from falling into the pit and also reduces radon gas emissions! Cutting The Core Through The Foundation Wall We can cut through brick, block and even the footer made of solid concrete. Attaching the Discharge Line to the pipes outside 2nd – we test the pump discharge and check for leaks. If all is good, then we back fill and its done. |
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Sump Pumps | A sump pump is the best way to remove water. Its fast, queit and very reliable.
We use Zoeller Pumps. Most commonly, Model M53 submersible with a 1/3 Horsepower motor, 1 ½ inch discharge line, and check valve to prevent back flow. To Date, we have not every been back to replace one of these pumps! That’s not to say they last forever, but they do last a long long time! |
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Sump Pits | A Sump Pit (the liner) is 24″ deep and surrounded by gravel to promote drainage into the pit. The pit is large enough to allow water to gather for the pump to lift it out. It comes witha solid lid cover to to help reduce moisture and radon gas!
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Cores | The Core is a hole drilled through the foundatin wall. The hole is usually 2″ which allows the 1 ½ inch PVC pipe to be inserted. Its a perfect fit! We can core walls, foundations, and curbs!
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Pipe | PVC Pipe is our choice for most drain lines. The solid pipe has smooth inside walls allowing water to easily flow through it. Size depends on the application. Downspout Drain Lines and Yard Drains, usually use 4 inch pipe. Storm Drains might use 6 inch or even 8 inch. |
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We also use Corrugated Pipe. This pipe is strong and comes in 100 foot rolls. It comes inSolid and perforated (holes in it). We use it for Yard Drains, French Drains, Foundation Drains and encase (surround) the pipe in gravel to help promote drainage.
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Trenching | Trenching is done with a Ditch Witch, a machine used to trench fast and effectively to the proper depth. We don’t make a mess! We lay our tarps to catch the soil. After we Back Fill the trench, we move the excess to low spots or foundation walls and grade it out.
We Also Hand Dig. Shovels and Picks are used to help prevent damage to Utilities, such as Telephone, Cable, Gas, Electric and Sprinklers. We call to locate utilities on every job. Utitlies are marked with paint and flags showing us where they are and allows us to adjust our installation accordingly.. |
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Concrete Work | Driveways, Basement Floors, Side Walks, Patio’s.. Concrete is not a problem for us to cut and repalce. We have the right tools for any job.
When we need to trench a line through a driveway, we simply cut out a trench about 8 inches wide, remove the concrete, dig down to install our pipe , backfill and re-pour the concrete. No Worries! You’ll be surprised how good it looks when we are finished. Concrete is actually one of the easiest things to trench through when you have the right equipment. No need to pay higher prices like others charge because they have to rent equipment. We Cut Concrete Everyday and We’ll Do It Right The First Time! |
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This is best video that shows WHERE and HOW water enters your Crawl Space or Basement. We actually put the camera INSIDE a void in the wall.
We suggest you watch it a couple times. It will amaze you what we find when we dig down the outside of basement or crawl space wall…
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MOLD!
Do you have it?
Problems / Solutions /Costs
Mold IssuesHow To Control Mold
White Mold on Joist
To help control Mold Growth, you need to understand how it gets there to begin with.. Mold is a fungus. It will appear when a couple of things are present in your crawl space.
1. High Moisture content or humidity level.
2. Organic matter for the Mold to feed on.
High Moisture or Humidity levels are usually caused by water either inside or outside of the crawl space. When the soil becomes saturated and full of water, the moisture and humidity in the crawl space will rise. Putting vents with fans or dehumidifiers in the crawl space may help a little, but the water problem needs to be addressed.
Once the mold finds Organic matter, ie, Joists, Subfloors, Roots that may be in the soil, or even left over building materials, it will be hard to get rid. Not Impossible, but difficult.
Please see the related article for more information on Crawl Space Water Problems. Also ask our service tech when he comes out for an inspection. There is a solution and its not that bad.
MOLD ISSUES
Health Effects –
1. Asthma, asthma triggers, or asthma symptoms (such as episodes or attacks)
2. Upper respiratory tract symptoms
3. Eye symptoms
4. Skin symptoms
5. Allergies or allergic reactions (symptoms not otherwise specified)
6. Wheeze
7. Cough
8. Difficulty breathing, trouble breathing, or shortness of breath
9. Infections (including those affecting people who have chronic lung disease).
10. Adverse effects to the nervous system
11. Fungal colonization or opportunistic infections in immune-compromised individuals
12. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Some Really Nasty Molds:
Stachybotrys – Black Toxic Mold
We see mold everyday in crawl spaces, basements, on floor joists and walls. Most of the time it is harmless. In other words, non toxic. This non toxic mold still presents health issues and also wood rot problems.
Some people are allergic to mold of any kind, small children, elderly but more often, we hear of the 30 to 55 year old that has allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes, or just a general ill feeling could be from a mold living in your crawl space or basement.
Keeping the crawl space dry is of utmost importance here in the south. Hot and humid weather during the spring, summer and fall, cold damp moist air during the winter allows moisture to build in your crawl space and basement. Once the level is high enough, mold wild begin to feed on the organic material such as wood joists, sill plates and band plates. The cost to repair these things is quite high.
One common mistake we see is calling the white powder on cement blocks mold. Mold can only surrive eating organic material.
The white stains in the block are called efflorescence. Usually cause by high water within the block. This is not a good thing and needs to be address. This is very common with unsealed block and brick. Water soaks into the block and washes out minerals from the concrete.
This problem can often be stopped by installing footer tiles around the inside perimeter of the crawl space and a sump pump to remove the water. Downspout Drain lines are also needed to move the roof water away from the foundation and also cleaning and sealing the block after the system is installed.
Crawl Space Maintenance should be a monthly service!
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A French Drain moves water from low spots in the yard. The system consist of both perforated pipe surrounded by gravel (or EZ Flow Drain Pipe) and Catch basins. The perforated pipe surrounded by gravel, removes SUBSURFACE WATER and the Catch Basins help remove IMMEDIATE WATER RUNOFF from the ground.
perforated pipe surrounded by gravel – French Drain
Once the water has been collected by the system, it needs a place to go. Gravity drains work great, providing you have downhill run away from the area. However, most homes here in Florida need a Sump Pump. We send all the water collected by the French Drain System to the Sump Basin and the Sump Pump, lifts the water up and sends it out to the street or storm drain.
This system with properly installed Pump, can keep up with the most severe rains. Hurricanes and Northeasters!
Sump Basins Holds The Pump and the Pump lifts the water up and send it out to the street
During the dry season, the water table recedes and leaves pathways for water to travel when it rains hard. The Best Time to install a French drain is January through March, Before the rains begin!
Here at Apple Drains, Drainage Contractors, we have been installing French Drain for over 30 years. We install a great Zoeller M98 Sump Pump to remove water fast! This pump can lift 80 to 120 gallons per minute. That’s lie 3 trash cans full of water every minute!
Zoeller M59, 1/2 hp Sump Pump
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Backyard Flood? We can help! French Drain installed with catch basins.
A good French drain is perforated pipe surrounded by gravel. This system is used to collect water from low spots in the yard, under the house, in the crawl space, along the exterior footer of the house, under driveways, and under basement floors.
perforated pipe surrounded by gravel – French Drain
The Gravel and Perforated pipe collect subsurface water. French Drain works best in low spots through the yard or along the footer and foundation of the house.
A good French drain will be at least 20″ inches deep. a base of gravel under the pipe and on top. The holes of the pipe point down into the base of gravel underneath. Watch a video of “How a French drain works“.
French drain is perforated pipe surrounded by gravel at least 20 inch deep for best collection. Apple Drains, Drainage Contractors
Adding catch Basins will make the system work even better. Catch basins collect immediate surface water runoff! In other words, as it rains and water begins to flood, the catch basin will collect the water straight away.
Catch basins collect immediate surface water runoff. French Drain Help
Once the French Drain is installed it will need a place to discharge. The water needs to flow downhill and away from the area, usually to the street or storm drain. A Pop Up Emitter can be used at the end of the line or a curb hole can be drilled for even better discharge.
The discharge pipe from the French drain is solid pipe. Once the water has been collected, we need to keep it and let it flow away from the wet spot.
Solid Pipe Discharge from French Drain, leads to discharge at Curb, Apple Drains
Sometimes a Sump Pump is needed to left the water up from areas that are too low for gravity flow to the street or storm. Sump Pits and Pumps Work Great! In fact, They work even better than gravity!!
Sump Pump Attached to French Drain
A good sump pump will lift and pump 40 to 60 gallons of water per minute! That’s 2 trash cans full of water every minute being removed when it rains. The pump needs to be at least 1/3 horsepower and sits in proper sump basin at least 24 inch deep.
French Drain with Catch basin attached to Sump Pump
The discharge pipe from the pump should be 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch PVC.
So how much does a good system cost?
You can expect to pay from 1700 to 4200 for a good system, It really depends on much pipe and gravel need to be installed.
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Description of Waterproofing
Some of the things we use to waterproof.
Please see – Basement Waterproofing for complete How To and Details
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Sump Pumps | A sump pump is the best way to remove water. Its fast, queit and very reliable.
Apple Drains We use Zoeller Pumps. Most commonly, Model M53 submersible with a 1/3 Horsepower motor, 1 ½ inch discharge line, and check valve to prevent back flow. To Date, we have not every been back to replace one of these pumps! That’s not to say they last forever, but they do last a long long time! |
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Sump Pits | A Sump Pit (the liner) is 24″ deep and surrounded by gravel to promote drainage into the pit. The pit is large enough to allow water to gather for the pump to lift it out. It comes witha solid lid cover to to help reduce moisture and radon gas!
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Cores | The Core is a hole drilled through the foundatin wall. The hole is usually 2″ which allows the 1 ½ inch PVC pipe to be inserted. Its a perfect fit! We can core walls, foundations, and curbs!
|
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Pipe | PVC Pipe is our choice for most drain lines. The solid pipe has smooth inside walls allowing water to easily flow through it. Size depends on the application. Downspout Drain Lines and Yard Drains, usually use 4 inch pipe. Storm Drains might use 6 inch or even 8 inch. |
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We also use Corrugated Pipe. This pipe is strong and comes in 100 foot rolls. It comes inSolid and perforated (holes in it). We use it for Yard Drains, French Drains, Foundation Drains and encase (surround) the pipe in gravel to help promote drainage.
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Trenching | Trenching is done with a Ditch Witch, a machine used to trench fast and effectively to the proper depth. We don’t make a mess! We lay our tarps to catch the soil. After we Back Fill the trench, we move the excess to low spots or foundation walls and grade it out.
We Also Hand Dig. Shovels and Picks are used to help prevent damage to Utilities, such as Telephone, Cable, Gas, Electric and Sprinklers. We call to locate utilities on every job. Utitlies are marked with paint and flags showing us where they are and allows us to adjust our installation accordingly.. |
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Concrete Work | Driveways, Basement Floors, Side Walks, Patio’s.. Concrete is not a problem for us to cut and repalce. We have the right tools for any job.
When we need to trench a line through a driveway, we simply cut out a trench about 8 inches wide, remove the concrete, dig down to install our pipe , backfill and re-pour the concrete. No Worries! You’ll be surprised how good it looks when we are finished. Concrete is actually one of the easiest things to trench through when you have the right equipment. No need to pay higher prices like others charge because they have to rent equipment. We Cut Concrete Everyday and We’ll Do It Right The First Time! |
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This is best video that shows WHERE and HOW water enters your Crawl Space or Basement. We actually put the camera INSIDE a void in the wall.
We suggest you watch it a couple times. It will amaze you what we find when we dig down the outside of basement or crawl space wall…
Apple Drains
Orlando FL
321-200-0685
For faster Service please use our Service Sign Up
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Additional Items you could install in your Crawl Space..
Footer pipe, this is 4″ perforated pipe surrounded by gravel in a trench along the inside perimeter of the crawl space. It helps collect the water as it comes through the foundation wall and flows over to the sump basin where sump pump lifts it up and put through the Core Discharge going through the foundation wall. Footer pipe runs 15 to 20.00 per foot installed. Gravel Perforated pipe systems work the best to move water.
Vapor barrier (moisture barrier) is 6 mil plastic that covers the crawl space floor. We install and pin, cut around piers and corners. It helps keep the moisture out of the floor joist, house and more. It also helps with heating and cooling of your home Vapor barrier runs .60 cents to a 1.00 per foot installed.
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