Hi Everyone!
I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping someone can help me out with a issue I have been trying to find a solution to for a few years now.
Little back story..
I bought a split level home 3 years ago and when having the vents cleaned out we noticed water in the return vent (under slab below grade, lower level but not basement). Quite a bit of water.. Around 50+ gallons. I'v manage to drain it a few times using a we shopvac. But it fills up quickly after a rain.
Forward one year, I determined it had something to do with the drain tile. I replaced the drain tile around the house where the issue was. All seemed good until the next rain and the vent filled right back up. After talking with a few contractors we came to the conclusion that the return vent is actually lower than the footer. Making the drain tile ineffective when preventing water from entering the vent.
I believe my only option is to repair the vents under the slab. I think the only one that needs fully repaired is the return. One idea I have is to cut a channel in the slab and install two 4" PVC pipes and backfill with concrete. Eliminating the standing water in the vent and sealing them off completely from the ground. Good idea or not?
I have also though about running new vents overhead but there just isn't any room.
Attached are some images of the layout.
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping someone can help me out with a issue I have been trying to find a solution to for a few years now.
Little back story..
I bought a split level home 3 years ago and when having the vents cleaned out we noticed water in the return vent (under slab below grade, lower level but not basement). Quite a bit of water.. Around 50+ gallons. I'v manage to drain it a few times using a we shopvac. But it fills up quickly after a rain.
Forward one year, I determined it had something to do with the drain tile. I replaced the drain tile around the house where the issue was. All seemed good until the next rain and the vent filled right back up. After talking with a few contractors we came to the conclusion that the return vent is actually lower than the footer. Making the drain tile ineffective when preventing water from entering the vent.
I believe my only option is to repair the vents under the slab. I think the only one that needs fully repaired is the return. One idea I have is to cut a channel in the slab and install two 4" PVC pipes and backfill with concrete. Eliminating the standing water in the vent and sealing them off completely from the ground. Good idea or not?
I have also though about running new vents overhead but there just isn't any room.
Attached are some images of the layout.
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!