Flooded basement (pic attached) - what kind of pump do we need?

[Sandrine1982]

Hi there.

Our basement has been flooded again. This usually happens every 4-5 months when there's a storm and it rains a lot. Thankfully the water's not very deep, maybe around 3cm in the deepest bit in the middle.

We'd like to purchase a pump on amazon but we have no idea what type, for a water puddle that is quite shallow.

• Would a submersible utility pump still work in shallow water?
• Or are there any other types of pumps and what are they called?
• Do we have to also purchase a hose or are there pumps that come with a container?

Any tips or specific recommendations greatly appreciated!!

Thank you so much...

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Have a look at sump pumps. (I can't advise on specifics I am afraid - but they work well)

Not an expert, but agree you need a sump pump. I think you will also need to create a sump from which to pump - i.e. a lower spot in which the water can accumulate. Obviously in doing that you do not want to breach any waterproof membrane that may be under the floor (although it could be a breach of that which is causing the water seepage as the ground water level rises).

It is difficult to see from the picture but the lino you have down looks very similar to some lino we have in an old outbuilding which has been found to have asbestos in it.
Your may well be fine, and lino with asbestos is pretty safe as the asbestos is very well stuck inside it but it is worth knowing so you can be cautious if you are making a hole in the floor.
The glue used to stick it down sometimes has asbestos in too.

You need to get your insurance company involved. They can arrange for the drying equipment.

You need a dig a sump then install a 2 stage pump ( one above the other so if one fails then the other kicks in ) and a suitable connection to a drain for the water to be diverted to. Plenty of information online about them and not a big job to have installed. Can be done by a competent diy.