Possible? Basement in an area of many underground spings?

Question

I want to build a basement to a cabin but the land has many underground springs. Great for my well, but a hassle when trying to put a basement in my plan for the structure. Are there any plans or products out there to keep a basement from flooding?

(My land is not anywhere near a flood zone of a river or lake, it's just underground springs that I am concerned with.)

Answer 1

have you looked into   superior walls ? a product with gravel for foundation   can be dropped into place .

Answer 2

It would be possible, but may be expensive.

The best approach would be to provide as much drainage away from the basement as possible.  The idea being that if you can reroute the water, you'll have less to try to keep out altogether,hehehe.  This is actually a standard approach to most foundation perimeters... in your case though, you're going to want to look at providing a drainage system for under the basement floor too, I would expect.

Then you can get into the moisture barriers and water proofing products for foundations and concrete walls... there's a lot of products out there for this.

Whenever possible you want to rig your drainage system so that it is a "passive" system.  Ideally, you want to provide for it so that it drains 'downhill' away from the home, if at all possible, as opposed to relying on a sump pump in a drain pit.

This may mean some extensive digging on your property, if you are on a hill, it would be easier to do.  You might even consider building a 'hill' for your home to set on, if you are in a relatively flat area, or in a valley.  Again, potentially expensive, but it would work.

Good Luck

Answer 3

years ago we put such a foundation on a hillside with the same problem...springs...a good french drain system and gravel backfill and the camp is still very dry today...

Answer 4

It's not a good idea. Some springs are dry and you don 't know until there is ALOT of rain. My sister's mobile home was on top of one in a mobile home park and only found out after it started flowing again. Ruined the trailer and now the park can't put another trailer on it.

Answer 5

I dont know which state you live in but most underground springs are not that close to the surface, if they are they are visible, the ground is probably soft

Your local county, city services should know if u can or not install a basement.  You may also solicit the services of a engineer