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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Hobbies, Crafts, & Houses > Foundation leak around sewer pipe
 
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kid sinister
Nov 16, 2002

daslog posted:

Hi Goons,

My foundation has a leak around the cast iron sewer pipe that goes through the wall. I made a video for you. It only leaks in the springtime,and I have lots of nice new French drains put in 2 years ago. Looks like the previous homeowners tried and failed to patch it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC07-CgluI8

It's about 3 feet deep, but I would prefer not to dig the outside up if I don't have to. I've pretty good at DIY around the house, and I do have a 80 gallon air compressor and a hand chisel attachment so I I need to chip out around it to do a repair I can manage it.

Those 2x4s around your basement perimeter were put there as spacers for exactly that reason you mentioned: so that any incoming leaks will get funneled to the sump pump, keeping the rest of the basement floor dry. So no, they weren't an idiot.

What does the grade look like on the other side of that wall?

Also, I wouldn't use power tools just yet, but definitely clean out that gap better. For now I'd just use a screwdriver and maybe a cold chisel with just your hand. Work all the loose pieces out and post a picture of the crack after that.

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