Yo guys, what’s the deal with sump pump? Noticed that almost all houses up Northeast has sump pump. Does this mean they have water issues? Can sump pump generate molds? Is it better to stay in a home without one?
Maybe northeasterns have a lower soil or they’re prone to flood or heavy rain. Sump pumps doesn’t mean water issues or molds. I think it is a proactive reason, also, it helps keep their basement dry.
Even if your house doesn’t have water problems, it still has sump pump in some regions. It is there for safety measures.
If molds causing allergies concerns you a lot, you can check your basement thoroughly. Check for signs like: musty odors, dampness, dark spots, velvet like patches, or even squishy floor.
Even if your house doesn’t have water problems, it still has sump pump in some regions. It is there for safety measures.
If molds causing allergies concerns you a lot, you can check your basement thoroughly. Check for signs like: musty odors, dampness, dark spots, velvet like patches, or even squishy floor.
I visited a house with a finished basement with an unfinished sump pump, turns out there were no any smell.
The seller told me that they used a “DriCore” under the vinyl flooring to allow the floor to breathe. Still, I’m unsure if the drainage sys behind the walls could harbor molds.
Good thing that there’s no smell. As indicate, there are plenty of signs that needs to be checked. In your case, even if it used DriCore, moisture can still be trapped if the drainage ain’t working properly. Best is to have a professional to assess the area.
Its not worth bro. I bought a house without sump pump, thinking it was a good deal, turns out It would haunt me in the long run. After a crazy storm, my basement got flooded. Getting a sump pump after the house was finish constructed will make you question your decision making. ☹ Its not about the pump, it’s about the water management of the house.
