Amesbury, MA · Member since 2017 · 3 posts · 0 votes
Hello all! New landlord here..
Our first rental property is from the 1920s and has field stone for foundation, it gives you the smell that just smacks you in the face and moisture like crazy.. We are thinking of mixing concrete as a winter project but I eventually would like to replace the foundation - thoughts? Worth it? Given location, we will probably keep it for a long time
Antoine, the property value is expected to increase tremendously within the next couple of years due mostly to location.
Todd, we may explore those options - Creating a new wall all around may be our best option, it may also enforce the field stone from ever moving inward but we will see.. Thank you!
You have a water problem - so you have to do the things that will fix the water problem before building any walls within the space. And replacing the foundation seems excessive, and the water problem(s) might still even exist afterward.
There are lots of things that can be done to deal with water problems; I will not elaborate on those in this post - instead I encourage you to use the site's search feature or use google to search with one of the search terms being
Correct drainage outside.. proper gutters and downspouts..
We have same basement in parents house,, we did just that.. and then coated surface of walls with waterproof type paint,, we insulated and installed drywall.. also better ventilation.. and install heat source we put in baseboard if it feels to damp we turn the heat on.
if the walls are sound.. no level issue,, i'd not replace,, and drain tile and sump pump if excessive standing water..