Hi everyone,
I noticed after a recent heavy rain that there’s a small amount of water pooling around the edge of my pump pad. At first, I thought it might be a plumbing leak, but after checking all the visible connections, everything looks dry when the pump is running. It seems like the rainwater might be seeping in around the pad itself.
I briefly spoke to a concrete contractor who was doing some work nearby, and he said sometimes these small shifts or tiny cracks in concrete pads can let rainwater sneak through, especially if the ground underneath settles a bit over time.
Has anyone had something similar happen with their pump setup? Wondering if it’s worth patching the pad or just keeping an eye on it unless it gets worse.
Thanks for any help!
I noticed after a recent heavy rain that there’s a small amount of water pooling around the edge of my pump pad. At first, I thought it might be a plumbing leak, but after checking all the visible connections, everything looks dry when the pump is running. It seems like the rainwater might be seeping in around the pad itself.
I briefly spoke to a concrete contractor who was doing some work nearby, and he said sometimes these small shifts or tiny cracks in concrete pads can let rainwater sneak through, especially if the ground underneath settles a bit over time.
Has anyone had something similar happen with their pump setup? Wondering if it’s worth patching the pad or just keeping an eye on it unless it gets worse.
Thanks for any help!
With any type of surface (concrete, asphalt, etc), it's generally best to seal any cracks to prevent moisture from seeping down into the base below. It's that settled moisture that can disrupt the base material, especially in places with large temp changes. You're welcome to share some pics of the area for us to see if you like.