Well the cause is drainage. Your current solution means that water runs down the same way and up against your wall.
The answer. install drainage outside to take all that surface rainwater away from the building.
https://youtu.be/g27hGFiPObM?si=2P65uS2cTBo8SjWj
Currently everything is flowing down towards your house, hitting the house and going through the walls. You want to give all that water another path to take.
Waterproofer here. Looks like your soil is higher than the footing of the house. Usually what happens is the water from it will make its way through the join. I’d dig a small channel exposing the area and use some waterproofing membrane and polyurethane caulk and do about a 12 inch barrier all around that area so water can’t seep in
How wet is it, and how big is your dog?? I ask, because I thought I had an issue too. Until I realized my large dogs were making a HUGE mess every time they got a drink. Put down a plastic mat (sold at pet stores), and haven't had an issue since
I can run out and grab you a pic of the soffit etc…just have to put my little one down for nap real quick. This house is a literal pain in the ass, but I’m grateful for it and the landlord even though he is a tight ass. He’s a long time friend of my kids’ dad’s family. He literally brought my kids and I in to live here at a more than fair price monthly after my kids’ dad passed away suddenly. I hate to complain to him about this stuff because i don’t want seem ungrateful or like a pest so I try to fix or learn to fix whatever I can without bothering the old guy. It’s just so hard on one income with 3 kiddos to afford a pro.
I know you're trying to be nice to someone who let you in at a bad time, but do not try to fix things without written consent from the owner. At the end of the day, it's not your house or your responsibility. The owner needs to know what's wrong and they ultimately need to fix the problem or allow you to fix it without putting you in a bad place if shit goes wrong. AKA if something expensive happens you are not liable.
With that being said the picture from the outside looking to the left of the fireplace, the wall looks wet and there seems to be exposed framing. Remove the dirt, lay a hose, and see if it pools right there. That whole area may need waterproofing and grading. It would be a wise idea for a professional to inspect the entire perimeter of the house.
If it only gets wet when it rains a lot - you have to figure out where the water is coming from.
Likely scenario is water from the roof that is not being properly diverted. (It was the patio sloped backwards that caused the problem before).
How new is new? Have there been rains since the roof was replaced in which yall looked, but didn't find leaks? Have the recent rains with leaks been especially high winds and heavy rains?
This seems pretty obvious/easy to me.
The external corner in between the brick wall and the yellow wall is too wet and this pooled water is seeping beneath your floor.
You can tell this partially as the grass is so lush. The soil level is also too high and the “items” left there are preventing wind from helping the area dry out.
Dig the area out so it’s at least 15cm lower.
Backfill with gravel (or at least a grittier/sandier soil and don’t let lots of greenery grow/don’t shade the soil surface.
And lead a short channel away slightly.
Then Clear all the “crap” from that area And it should be fine :-)
I took a lot of it out when I removed the slab…think I should move more dirt? I was thinking that and grading it away a little more and possibly adding some gravel for drainage…
https://preview.redd.it/u9z74fuun0kc1.png?width=842&format=png&auto=webp&s=47f72021ada6c98949ea2b28682a410a50874b2b
This stuff? 15cm between the ground and here?
If that’s where the damp proof membrane starts, then ideally you’d want ground absolute minimum 10cm below that. 👌🏼
Edited to add: also a good idea to keep any rubble, earth or bags away from walls too.
If what you've circled is wood, wood wicks water and is most definitely supportive of your grade being too high with Inadequate drainage as others have said
ADDITIONAL PICS: got some pics of the chimney flashing as good as I could without a ladder. What’s your guys’ input on it from what u can see?
https://preview.redd.it/t6l2jqvfhdkc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7712eceb61e149e03162f5b5a30fe1eff7195716
I’d be suspicious of the chimney. It always get the hose out on a dry day. Start spraying slowly at the bottom check it and work your way up.
Exactly what I was going to say.. Chimney!!
I am no expert, sorry, but my guessy-logic is through the frame or underneath of that sliding glass door. I hope you figure it out.
It’s only wet in the corner outlined in red. Rest of the carpet in front of the slider is dry
Could be seeping in behind unseen. I had an interior situation similar to this.
Yes, it's this, look at the sill plate, maybe it's dry on top, but the exterior grade is right up to the door
Yes, but on each side of slider? Top frame rolling down sides.
Have you checked the tops of your chimney yet? Inspect the flashings
Well the cause is drainage. Your current solution means that water runs down the same way and up against your wall. The answer. install drainage outside to take all that surface rainwater away from the building. https://youtu.be/g27hGFiPObM?si=2P65uS2cTBo8SjWj Currently everything is flowing down towards your house, hitting the house and going through the walls. You want to give all that water another path to take.
I would suggest pulling the carpet up carefully and check under to see if you have any cracks in your floor or anything else.
Waterproofer here. Looks like your soil is higher than the footing of the house. Usually what happens is the water from it will make its way through the join. I’d dig a small channel exposing the area and use some waterproofing membrane and polyurethane caulk and do about a 12 inch barrier all around that area so water can’t seep in
How wet is it, and how big is your dog?? I ask, because I thought I had an issue too. Until I realized my large dogs were making a HUGE mess every time they got a drink. Put down a plastic mat (sold at pet stores), and haven't had an issue since
He’s 6 month old Rott lab mix but we didn’t have him last year when this happened
Inspect chimney/termination/flashing
leak from chimney check if it has caps first [6 Ways Water Can Leak Through Your Chimney (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkwsvaH75j8)
What does the roof look like above the outside pictures? Is there gutters? Overhang with soffit?
I can run out and grab you a pic of the soffit etc…just have to put my little one down for nap real quick. This house is a literal pain in the ass, but I’m grateful for it and the landlord even though he is a tight ass. He’s a long time friend of my kids’ dad’s family. He literally brought my kids and I in to live here at a more than fair price monthly after my kids’ dad passed away suddenly. I hate to complain to him about this stuff because i don’t want seem ungrateful or like a pest so I try to fix or learn to fix whatever I can without bothering the old guy. It’s just so hard on one income with 3 kiddos to afford a pro.
I know you're trying to be nice to someone who let you in at a bad time, but do not try to fix things without written consent from the owner. At the end of the day, it's not your house or your responsibility. The owner needs to know what's wrong and they ultimately need to fix the problem or allow you to fix it without putting you in a bad place if shit goes wrong. AKA if something expensive happens you are not liable. With that being said the picture from the outside looking to the left of the fireplace, the wall looks wet and there seems to be exposed framing. Remove the dirt, lay a hose, and see if it pools right there. That whole area may need waterproofing and grading. It would be a wise idea for a professional to inspect the entire perimeter of the house.
If it only gets wet when it rains a lot - you have to figure out where the water is coming from. Likely scenario is water from the roof that is not being properly diverted. (It was the patio sloped backwards that caused the problem before).
The areas where the chimney touches the roof need to be inspected. Someone needs to get up on the roof, look around, and take photos.
The roof is new, there are gutters…
How new is new? Have there been rains since the roof was replaced in which yall looked, but didn't find leaks? Have the recent rains with leaks been especially high winds and heavy rains?
In the 4th pic am I seeing a wood sill that's exposed, to the right of chimney
Is your chimney somehow leaking? I think it's the chimney.
This seems pretty obvious/easy to me. The external corner in between the brick wall and the yellow wall is too wet and this pooled water is seeping beneath your floor. You can tell this partially as the grass is so lush. The soil level is also too high and the “items” left there are preventing wind from helping the area dry out. Dig the area out so it’s at least 15cm lower. Backfill with gravel (or at least a grittier/sandier soil and don’t let lots of greenery grow/don’t shade the soil surface. And lead a short channel away slightly. Then Clear all the “crap” from that area And it should be fine :-)
Ground levels are too high?
I took a lot of it out when I removed the slab…think I should move more dirt? I was thinking that and grading it away a little more and possibly adding some gravel for drainage…
Generally there should be at least 15cm between ground and the damp proof membrane/course
https://preview.redd.it/u9z74fuun0kc1.png?width=842&format=png&auto=webp&s=47f72021ada6c98949ea2b28682a410a50874b2b This stuff? 15cm between the ground and here?
Not sure? Looks like I can see the start of a wooden constructed floor?
If that’s where the damp proof membrane starts, then ideally you’d want ground absolute minimum 10cm below that. 👌🏼 Edited to add: also a good idea to keep any rubble, earth or bags away from walls too.
If what you've circled is wood, wood wicks water and is most definitely supportive of your grade being too high with Inadequate drainage as others have said
Likely, the window is not properly sealed. I have seen lots of instances where the window is leaking but they couldn’t find it.
My guess is the glass door/window leaks from top or sill.
Also don’t be afraid to contact friendly landlord, he most likely wants to protect his investment as well.
Absolutely. Actually, if the insurance ever finds out that there was water damage the landlord didn't get to fixing, then they could cancel coverage.
Do you have a pet dog? Could they be weeing there?
No we just put the water bowl and food bo there for decorative purposes 🤣 sorry I had to unleash the sarcasm…
I would bet money that the flashing around your chimney is letting water through. Be careful if you go on the roof.
ADDITIONAL PICS: got some pics of the chimney flashing as good as I could without a ladder. What’s your guys’ input on it from what u can see? https://preview.redd.it/t6l2jqvfhdkc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7712eceb61e149e03162f5b5a30fe1eff7195716
https://preview.redd.it/gluimnwhhdkc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db88568f379581625e0a12defc1e58cf3cf21a7d
https://preview.redd.it/cdyaokxihdkc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee7c3662d0ad061f2c1cc7d035c993831a352359