Originally Posted by
mhall
Some real good advice here Brian. I would explore in depth the grading and channeling of water away from your house first and foremost as this neeeds to be done regardless of if it fixes the issue or not. Then watch on the next big rain event, don't worry around here that won't take long and SEE and WATCH where it is coming in. This may be a very isolated area that a small patch with hydraulic cement will fix along with the grading.
I know you want to get it buttoned back up, but study the leak first, determine exactly whre it's coming in and then make a game plan. B-Dry if you so decide to go with do quality work. In Louisville they have the number 1 rated service for there type of work with the BBB here in town and many swear by them. However it may not come to all that. I would like to see your outside grading, man I almost bet some drain work and some extensions off of your downspouts could fix your issue...
Waterdog's drain idea is spot on and can't be done where the patio is, however would be a good idea for both sides. It can roll around and pool in the back causing issue. They only caviat I may add to what he advised would be to add a soil membrane or slit cloth on top of the perforated pipe before backfilling with 57 rock and then the topsoil..
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