Hat Trick Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Oh man, you guys got it alright. Glad everything okay, especially the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Man! I can't believe from that little stream in the back yard could turn into the Lil' Mississippi! Hope all works out for you Hugh1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchico Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Man that's rough, hope everthing works out. I can remember as a kid we had a basement in Michigan. We used to get some water during heavy rains but never anything like that. At least you saved your belongings, repairs are easy to do but replacing personal items is impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Wow...it is a river. I was gonna say get a landscaper in and slope the land better before I saw the pics. Here in Richmond, we have that kind of flooding and it's the cities job to provide proper drainage. They had issues last year because the draining was improper and clogged and the city had basically ignored the problem. Last year, a huge storm came and flooded out the whole area. The residents sued the city for not providing the proper drainage. I can't believe they'd build houses in that type of flood plain without the required drainage. I'm suing someone, just not sure who yet. Skins, you busy? We have a French (that's probably why it gave in) Drain in the back, that I put in last year because we'd occasionally get standing water back there. That's solved the problem completely. Until Sunday. But my entire neighborhood was under water, up to 6 feet. It was just an issue of overwhelming volume. The water had no place to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Well, I admit I don't know the rules, regulations and code on this at all. Maybe it's the 100 year flood. Maybe this was okay and legal to build houses with basements and no drainage when the neighborhood was built and their hands are tied. However, it is the city's job to maintain any storm drains...or install them. I'm just saying...neighborhoods in Richmond are fighting this same thing right now because we've had more than our share of heavy rains in the past decade. Nothing but the best of luck! If there is anything you need to help, holla. I have a small pump standing ready back when my new foundation was flooding everytime we had dew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 That Sucks Hugh. Still cleaning up my family's farms in Delaware county from the floods last June. Spent Easter shoveling out silt from one of the barns. Not fun at all. Glad that you guys are ok, and good luck with cleanup/insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Well, that's my story. At least everyone is OK. I just want to start getting everything finished, so my boys can have their play room back. I want to dry it and gut it so there is no mold issue, and rebuild it because we really need the living space. My 2 year old will drive us nuts and go stir crazy if he's limited to the upstairs. It hopefully isn't as bad as you think. You should be able to salvage a good portion of everything. Cut off the bottom foot or two of the drywall and remove the wet insulation. If water has been wicked up higher the cut more out. Dry out the wood real good and then replace the drywall and insulation. A friend had almost the exact same thing happen (house was built basically on a natural spring it seems) and the sump failed one night. Dried everything out good and there hasn't been any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) The Shed Before. The River. The Shed Flooded. The Street. Thanks Wow, That sucks. And Civil Engineers that do drainage (ie not me) are supposed to account for 100 year floods. A problem is that historical data is used and extrapolated and they are far from accurate. Edited April 17, 2007 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 hugh, FYI... i think your problem with photobucket is you're clicking the photo then pasting what's in the address bar, which only works as a link if you're logged in. the correct link to use is the one in the http field under the thumbnails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 hugh, FYI... i think your problem with photobucket is you're clicking the photo then pasting what's in the address bar, which only works as a link if you're logged in. the correct link to use is the one in the http field under the thumbnails. Thanks. Test. Work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks. Test. Work? Mah pants just got tight, so I'd say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 yikes........ just read all of this..... sad to see the efforts undone in one occurance. good luck with the insurance, etc... and mostly, glad everyone is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks. Test. Work? I was wondering where pic #5 from MH #6 was. Now I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Wow H1 sorry to hear (and see) this. Are you in Jersey? Last year I started having some water in the basement problems. This spring I brought in a bunch of bricks and about 1000 lbs of top soil. I raised the soil line on the side of the house about one foot, and sloped it into the yard. Before this storm, I went out and laid plastic sheets around the house wieghed down with bricks. That saved me from flooding for sure. I didn't have near as much standing water on the property though. 6" maybe. I'm on LI, so we have pretty good natural drainage. Anyone that needs a pump in their basement should get the seperate flood insurance. Good luck with the cleanup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Noah would be floating past his house and his basement would still be dry. Amazing in the face of such a problem you can maintain a great sense of humor. That's a great line. Good luck with the cleanup and the insurance people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Amazing in the face of such a problem you can maintain a great sense of humor. That's a great line. Not much else you can do. My basement flooded this winter when we had the ice storm. Lost a bunch of stuff, luckily the best stuff was high on shelves and was spared, but the cleanup was not a fun job. Fortunately though my basement was not finished. I guess procrastination does pay off sometimes. I send my best wishes for a relatively mold free recovery Hugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Amazing in the face of such a problem you can maintain a great sense of humor. That's a great line. Good luck with the cleanup and the insurance people. At least someone actually read what I wrote. Thanks to all for all for the info, advice, stories, and well wishes. It's much appreciated. The frustrating thing now is waiting for the insurance company. If it were up to me, I'd have the entire basement gutted and drying so I can start rebuilding as soon as possible, but I can't touch anything until these jackasses come by and tell me that they won't pay me a f*cking dime because of some clause in the policy. Edited April 17, 2007 by Hugh 0ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 At least someone actually read what I wrote. Thanks for all for the info, advice, stories, and well wishes. It's much appreciated. The frustrating thing now is waiting for the insurance company. If it were up to me, I'd have the entire basement gutted and drying so I can start rebuilding as soon as possible, but I can't touch anything until these jackasses come by and tell me that they won't pay me a f*cking dime because of some clause in the policy. Unfortunately, that's pretty much what I would expect as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Unfortunately, that's pretty much what I would expect as well. Fo sho. Unless there's flood insurance specifically, no way the insurance folks are paying out. Bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Fo sho. Unless there's flood insurance specifically, no way the insurance folks are paying out. Bastards. I have flood insurance, but there are limitations and clauses there as well. I'll probably know within the next couple of days. You pay tons in insurance every year, and God forbid you actually need it, they'll find a way to weasel out of paying. We're with State Farm, which is a pretty reputable insurance Agency as far as insurance agencies go, but I'm not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I have flood insurance, but there are limitations and clauses there as well. I'll probably know within the next couple of days. You pay tons in insurance every year, and God forbid you actually need it, they'll find a way to weasel out of paying. We're with State Farm, which is a pretty reputable insurance Agency as far as insurance agencies go, but I'm not holding my breath. How can there be clauses and blah blah? It's a f'n flood - what else could it be? You know they'll jack your rates but they surely have to fork over. You even have pictures of the new river in your yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I didn't realize you had flood insurance. Hell, you might be okay. And back when I had State Farm on the car, they were very generous the few times I used them. I'd be optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 How can there be clauses and blah blah? It's a f'n flood - what else could it be? You know they'll jack your rates but they surely have to fork over. You even have pictures of the new river in your yard. Things I've heard, read about, etc: You have to have a certain amount of water in your basement before flood insurance will cover anything. I'm not sure 6 inches will qualify. Additionally, I read that the reason we may have flooded is because the water company "upstream" from us opened the flood gates. Flood insurance covers "acts of God", not sure that will qualify. Again, I don't know anything concrete, but am quite aware that I may be totally f*cked. I have all my insurances with the same company: cars, motorcycle, house, everything, but I don't know if that will give me some additional leverage. I should know shortly, and I'll certainly let you guys know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I'd be asking the water company upstream for compensation for opening the gates. Who the hell builds these to flood a neighborhood??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Things I've heard, read about, etc: You have to have a certain amount of water in your basement before flood insurance will cover anything. I'm not sure 6 inches will qualify. Additionally, I read that the reason we may have flooded is because the water company "upstream" from us opened the flood gates. Flood insurance covers "acts of God", not sure that will qualify. Again, I don't know anything concrete, but am quite aware that I may be totally f*cked. I have all my insurances with the same company: cars, motorcycle, house, everything, but I don't know if that will give me some additional leverage. I should know shortly, and I'll certainly let you guys know. Well, good luck anyway. If they say it's not a flood because there wasn't enough water, I'd ask them to specify what it really was - should at least be interesting to see them weasel their way around that definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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