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Thanks for all the comments, Im in Michigan, property was vacant land never farmed meaning no field tiles, not wetland, the exterior perimiter of the house has typical drain tiles that conduct through the footings to the inside of the house under the basement where they tie into solid pipes that run at a good pitch to the sump basin. there are 2 pumps in the pit, one runs all the time and the second is mounted higher and will only come into play if they lower pump fails.
the thing im confused about is the solid pipes conducting water to the sump pit are, as i said solid and therefore cannot conduct any water from the inside, or from under the basement floor if you will. the other this is that these interior pipes DO NOT go all the way around the inside perimitor, they only cover approx. 75%, but im not sure if would matter anyway because as i said they are solid and only move water from the outside to the pit.
the only way i have found to SLOW the flooding is to pump water from the floor drain by sticking a hose down inside it and pumping to the sump pit.
clearly i have not figured out how to use this forum properly, i intended to reply so all could see, my apologies. any advice from anyone is very much appreciated, i have sent demand letter as a lawyer advised, have TONS of documentation and photos. the township engineer says the builder must make the home water tight. i dont not want to feed lawyers, hoping for resolution from builder, he has all the skills to install second sump with interior drain system at the most effective cost using his own people. hopefully he come around and helps because the only people who make money in lawsuits are the lawyers.
That is just not helpful. It is rubbing salt in the wounds of a guy that is looking for help.
You're so cranky you're completely lost. I was not addressing the OP at all. What about the cops and teachers whose feelings you're hurting?
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