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Thanks John and Doggit. I totally agree with you both. So for safety my aim now should be to quickly close up the Trench. But I would be grateful if you could tell me before I close it up, what do I do on the outside? Do I concrete the foundations or something else or do I leave them as is...

The building has been around since the mid 30's. I could be totally wrong, but my concern is that the water has softened the clay under the foundation stones. Being an old house, I can't tell if it even has DPC. What does it look like? I have a couple of questions:- 1. Since a trench has...

Thanks for your reply Doggit. Yes, you're right. It's definitely rain water which seems to have found an entry under the footing stones, but there is no where for me to divert it as foundation stones are much lower than the driveway or even the street/road. Also I don't know if you can see...

Hello guys. I know it's been a while, but there's been a lot going on. The basement wall, where I suspect water is entering.....I decided to dig another 3 inspection holes along it, going higher up. The one you've seen previously was right at the bottom of the basement corner. It seems the...

Thanks dilalio, ian and nige f. The airbrick and boiler drainage pipe go to outside over the driveway. The dye/cctv has been tried and any issues dealt with by the water company. Rather than call the building insurance, I have called some drainage guys today. They plan to dig to the footing...

Sorry guys... BUMP!

Thanks Doggit and Dilalio for the help and links. 1. I'll take the risk. 2. I don't mind making the holes. Wickes are selling a standard 110mm underground drain pipe for £9.99. It's similar to THIS. 3. Since the cellar is next to a sloping driveway, the ground touching it starts off 1mtr...

Thanks doggit. Couple of things... 1. If you remember, I did some paving a while back and I have a weed killer fabric which I planned to use under the paving, but you advised it won't do anything. So I never bothered. Could I use this as a permeable membrane??? 2. I can't find a supplier...

That's right Ian, the DYE don't lie, but that gully has already been replaced and the dye is no longer coming through. I've already tested several other locations, but so far no further dye coming out. To me the gullys are no longer the issue.

Sorry guys, I haven't had any replies, so I'm BUMPING this thread again.

BUMP!

Doggit, my apologies as I didn't notice the blue link. I have looked at the pavingexpert website, but it's way above my head and also I still am unsure whether your saying dig around the whole house or just the area where the problem is. If it's the whole house then being honest, that's not...

Dillalio - Thanks for the 3D model compliment :). As a test to see if water is entering from higher up the ground, I knocked through another inspection hole in the cellar floor - Other than the soil being a little damp which is expected, it's otherwise dry. To me this means two things:- 1...

Thanks very much for all your advice guys. I don't know what I'd do without your support. Before I go for the pump option, I want to eliminate every possibility and your expert advise is crucial. I think you guys are right that the water is finding it's way down a hill/driveway at the side of...

Just a quick update to let you know that the cctv survey has been done, but no defects found. Also the water which had totally stopped after the last downpour, started again today shortly after Storm Brian's heavy rain.

I've been here for 2 years. I noticed the patch this January, but since it was hidden away under a workbench, it could have been there much longer. I actually live on top of a hill. There are a few houses at slightly higher elevation than mine. I'll try to get a 3d picture of the...

Thanks John. The problem is that the water will simply keep rising and also how will this help with resolving the original problem?

Yes the neighbour's gullies are of similar age. However their gullies and storm drain have already been tested, but no colour came out at all. Also I've been told by the water company that my gullies are totally separate from the neighbour's. No other gullies nearby. The CCTV guys might be a...

Thanks Lower, I did think the same that it might be a case that the ground water might take time to clear, but the amount of water coming through can clearly be seen, with the drips running at a fast rate. Wouldn't you say that this is ground water?

Hello everyone. I'm ever so sorry for not being in touch sooner. I've been very stressed with this situation. Basically since I last posted on this forum, I've had 2 drain hoppers and u-bend gullys replaced with new clay versions. Both old gulleys were found to have some damage. However...