I have a couple of concerns with a house I am about to purchase this week. I'll spare all of the drama on why the power has been shut off, but the power has been off for about 3 weeks now which means the sump pump has not been running. The basement has had about 1/2" - 1" of water backing up because the sump pump has not been running. Supposedly, the real estate company has had a plumber out there a couple of times to keep pumping the water out so it doesn't get too bad.
Once I can restore the power (hopefully immediatly following the purchase), what things should I be aware/cafeful of? I am going to throw out the carpet, remove the drywall (the basement is split into three room currently), and I assume I should bleach the whole area to be safe. The temperature has been below 40 degrees so I shouldn't be concerned about mold right? The sump pump is a non-submursible type. As soon as the power turns on, is it going to still be ok? (The water is about an inch above the whole in the ground for the pump)
Sounds like a hassle and I'm sure I am within my rights to walk away, but I really do want the house. I don't think the water sitting there for three weeks is a big issue but I wan't to make sure I am not walking into a hornets nest either. Any help/advice would be appreciated!
Once I can restore the power (hopefully immediatly following the purchase), what things should I be aware/cafeful of? I am going to throw out the carpet, remove the drywall (the basement is split into three room currently), and I assume I should bleach the whole area to be safe. The temperature has been below 40 degrees so I shouldn't be concerned about mold right? The sump pump is a non-submursible type. As soon as the power turns on, is it going to still be ok? (The water is about an inch above the whole in the ground for the pump)
Sounds like a hassle and I'm sure I am within my rights to walk away, but I really do want the house. I don't think the water sitting there for three weeks is a big issue but I wan't to make sure I am not walking into a hornets nest either. Any help/advice would be appreciated!
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