not being able to see the real shape of the house prehaps i can help with a little info. first and foremost is the home worth saving? sometimes we have to just walk away and take our loss. one good place to get honest advice is the county, code and regulations depts. if you are on course to...
hardwood floors are the king. everything else is queen, saying that if the hardwood floors are solid and in good enough shape for a makeover then take some pic's and head to the box stores, homedepot/lowes and get advice on doing it yourself, yes you can. make some money, save some money.
sorry, for your loss. not to be nonsensitive. most contractors hate problems like this, that's why they charge so much money. let me throw this at you, fill it in, the basement, not being able to see the whole problem, but it's the same ole same ole, water drainage problem. and forget the...
good deal, he's ok with me. putting back bateria in there is good, that's what does the work. keep out bad stuff, yk, bleach, oils greese, etc. baking soda is good now and then, once a month. don't drive on your leech fields, another good idea.
let it sit for awhile and the bad stuff will set to the bottom. Carefully pour off the good thinner in a clean container and reuse. The old stuff and any more toxic items you have, like anti freeze, paints, oils, old gasoline etc, call your county commissioners office and ask where to drop...