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There is a method of digging a trench around the perimeter of the basement. A perforated pipe is burried in it and trench is filled back in. The was runs down through the foundation, into the pipe and is pumped out. I don't know what the name for this is, but its bullet proof for stopping the leak.



French Drain.

I fixed my basement water problem. I moved all of the gutters away from my house... 10 ft. I then put in beds all around so that water cannot sit near the foundation. I used basement sealer on all interior walls and installed a sump pump with batter backup. Even during the worst downpours the sump takes care of everything. I agree on the mold part. It can be very serious. I used a ton of bleach on all of the mold in the basement before I sealed it. Also install a dehumidifier. It will help prevent more mold growing and help air quality throughout the house.

If the mold problem was pretty easy to spot...or the water problem was def evident and the previous owners would have def known then you can sue then for not disclosing the problem.

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