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  • Robyn Jackson
  • 2003
  • 2005
  • Brooklyn
  • Clinton Hill
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March 9, 2008

Engineer to Assess Basement Water

I live in a small condo building and we are having major water issues in our basement. It happens when it rains so we're pretty sure it's structure/foundation but need an engineer who can really assess and map out a plan for resolution. Is there an expert who is particularly knowledgeable about this that may be able to help?

Posted in Forum by robynj at 11:09 AM | Comments (7)
Categories: Engineer

Author's Comments

Thanks all. These are really good suggestions/thoughts. We actually think it's a combination of the things you describe. However, we know for a fact that water is coming in through the walls (literally, nearly RAINING inside the basement), but are really looking for someone who can tell us what the issues are and how we go about fixing them. So any engineer recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: robynj at March 10, 2008 11:21 AM in response to Engineer to Assess Basement Water

Responses to Author's Forum Comments

If you waterproof, do it from the OUTSIDE.

Don't do any of this internal French drain crap.

Posted by: guest at March 10, 2008 4:49 PM in response to Engineer to Assess Basement Water

Since you were asking for an engineer...

Mike Drerup, Exponent, 212-895-8105

Doug Stivie, WJE, 212-760-2540

Both are large national firms. You'll pay accordingly.

Denton

Posted by: denton at March 10, 2008 6:04 PM in response to Engineer to Assess Basement Water

If you are looking for an expert on foundation leaks and foundation waterproofing try Bob Radske at Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineering www.mrce.com

Posted by: guest at April 15, 2008 2:41 PM in response to Engineer to Assess Basement Water