Can't he counter for breaking in and trespassing? How does he know they were not intening to harm him? And if they try to sue isn't that admitting they were on/in his property with out permission? What about the damage they caused by breaking in and the emotional damage? I don't know all the laws but does any of this mean anything in ohio? Or is the home owner screwed if the thief lives? Or should he Shoot to kill no witnesses...
And remember to "call before you dig" or you could have a huge mess. Also if the system drains to the sewer you may need a permit. Check before you start.
We wasted a lot of money on ours. We tried a drain inside but it didn't work. The reason is water will come through the wall instead of draining straight down. It has to be done from outside. Your landscaping is worthless if your basement is wet and the house is full of mold. Check out the home shows this winter. You can diy it just takes time and a strong back.
Sorry...I was reading while riding in the car and missed that part (dumb girl moment). Everdry runs around 15,000. But its done in 3 days and they do put the drainage system in the basement too. We tried a lot of other crap that didn't work.
Everdry is going to fix ours in june. 1000rrrider is correct but while your at it put in a drain system around the outside. Then re-grade around the house. All interior systems fail due to the water is still getting in.
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