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Here is a picture of $10,000. Ok, sort of, but not really. After our basement flooded last April, we debated on how to solve the problem and decided to go ahead with a drainage system that is guaranteed to protect the basement from any further water issues. The cost of that guarantee and the system---$10,000. This is far more than we would have liked to spend, but we are hoping our lawsuit delivers. The installation involved removing several studs so a jackhammer could drill out the cement. They fill the trench with a grate, rocks, then add a plastic guide to help steer the water to an outlet. The trench is filled with cement and studs were put back. The system looks much nicer than our previous sump pumps, but again, NOT the way we'd like to have spent $10,000. Let me see....visions of a new diamond ring or a trip to Europe are dancing through my head. Oh well, the cost of having a dry basement, no worries and the hopes of reselling our home---priceless!
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Erin&Joshua said…
We will be keeping our fingers crossed for you and hoping that the spring thaw proves no match for your new drainage system!
February 27, 2008 at 2:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow nice pipes!

Love ya,
Jessica
February 27, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Nick Marquez said…
Your place looks great! Nice job you guys...now I'm sure you're not looking forward to testing your new drainage system.

I love the video you posted as well Kara. That attic used to be a little scary if you ask me. Looks very nice now.

Nick
February 27, 2008 at 2:12 PM
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