Typical Warranty for Basement Waterproofing on new construction
Becky
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Comments (33)You were smart to walk away and with your money. We were like you when we had our last house built. Young and inexperienced. We trusted our builder which was a huge mistake. We saw a crack on the side of the slab but excepted the explanation the builder gave us. Eventually we had structural damage in the same area where the crack was formed. Every pipe under the master bathroom was broken and separated. When you have cracks (hairline or larger) in a new build it is time to get an independent inspector involved. Losing money is hard but dealing with major issues years later is worse. Remember, the builder usually walks away after a year. Even trying to sue is not always the solution since some builders close the business and reopen later under another name. We were lucky since the builder provided a warranty plan that covered structural issues but we had to fight everyone tooth and nail to get things covered. Consider this a life lesson for you. We did. You never look at builders the same way and you spend the extra money to have someone inspect all areas during the building process. I am glad you were able to get out of this nightmare. However, I feel bad for the person who will be buying this house....See MoreNew Construction Flooded Basement
Comments (4)Look into a full 'french drain' (on the inside perimeter of your basement) and "battery back up sump pump." Both are expensive, and the only way my basement stays dry. (We have a high water table.) The battery back up sump pump is very expensive - nothing like a regular one, and make sure its professionally installed (not just by the contractor building the house). I'd pay for a consult by a mason (at least where I live the better masons do this also - are experts on how to dry basements and whether or not you even need a french drain). Good luck. The threat of water has been a worry of ours since we became homeowners decades ago. (While we do have the battery back up, we basically stand there staring at it when the power goes out.)...See MoreBasement Walls and Floor Wet During New Construction
Comments (0)I am having a house built. The foundation was poured in March of 2018. I noticed that the basement walls and floor are wet in two areas for the past three weeks. The area did receive a good amount of rain over this period. The house has an exterior drainage system that drains by gravity to the back of the property into a drainage pipe that leads to the detention basin. The exterior basement walls had tar applied to them as well as a membrane to keep water out. There is also a sump pump in the basement that has not been turned on during the last three weeks. The builder turned the sump pump on and it shut off in 15 seconds because there was no water in the sump hole. The builder claims that once the gutter system and final grading is done (grading looked ok to me), the walls and floor will not get wet anymore and basement will be dry in all areas. The builder also stated that since the sump pump did not have to pump any water, this is proof the exterior drainage system is working. Once I close, the limited warranty for the basement only kicks in if there is water on the floor. I am not covered for wet (damp) walls or floor. My opinion is that the basement should be dry now because of all the basement waterproofing that was done regardless of the amount of rain. I think there is a problem with the exterior drainage system or cracks in the walls or floor that is letting moisture seep in. I also have noticed a hairline crack on the floor in another area of the basement. The gutter system and final grading will help the situation, but if there are periods of heavy rain in the future, I think this water problem will come back. The wet walls and floor now show a weakness in the water management system for the house. What should be my course of action? Am I paranoid? Should I take the builder's word?...See MoreProprietary system warranties - new construction townhouse (in a dev.)
Comments (3)Typically, manufacturers' warranties transfer from the builder to the "first owner" at settlement. That said, some warranty periods may start the day components are delivered to the site vs. when the owner takes possession. For HVAC systems, appliances, etc. you should receive owner operating/maintenance manuals which usually have warranty registration cards or a link to a website where you'll need to enter model and serial numbers. For products like roofing, siding, windows, doors, etc. check with your builder or the manufacturer about how to register the products....See MoreBecky
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