Hydrostatic Pressure in Dixon, KY

In Dixon, KY, under the concrete floors of the basement, there was water pressure and in return, it created a crack on the floor. Whenever it rained, the homeowner noticed that it would get worse and start to puddle on the floor. The crack was located in the middle of the room, so it was caused by hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is pressure from a body of water at rest. The weight of the water itself is what causes the pressure. If the void space in the soil outside your foundation is filled with water, it will cause hydrostatic pressure to push the water into your basement. 

To repair the gnarly crack, a lateral line drainage system is created. Starting at the crack, a drainage channel is installed. After removing a section of the basement floor, a PVC is run underneath that leads to the sump pump. After the drain is installed, it is backfilled with stone and fresh concrete is pushed over. After three days of allowing the concrete to cure, the homeowner was pleased to know that their basement would not be an issue the next time it rained.