Majestic-Feedback541 t1_iyftbow wrote on December 1, 2022 at 1:54 AM

Reply to comment by FourEyedJakk in Will it ever stop raining and storming? by [deleted]

Maybe you should focus your time and energy on fixing those things? If your basement floods I would assume there's a crack somewhere in your foundation, I'd strongly advise you sealing that up!

This weather isn't out of the ordinary for Maine, people septics don't fail because of it. They fail because there's an issue with them. (I don't know septic systems well, but we'd hear about it often if it was typical to destroy a septic system with rain)

We've needed the rain for quite some time now, I don't have to shovel snow to leave in the morning, I'm not complaining!

Alibutts1983 t1_iyfu3mb wrote on December 1, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Thank you for your incredibly sound advice! Dude should take it.

Majestic-Feedback541 t1_iyfxrgq wrote on December 1, 2022 at 2:28 AM

Thanks! I tried really hard and got a couple thumbs up for it

FourEyedJakk t1_iyftqpl wrote on December 1, 2022 at 1:58 AM

The septic hasn't failed, I'm just concerned that it will. The constant rain keeps me up at night worrying about it.

There could be a crack, not sure. We had not issues with it for almost two years until last month.

Majestic-Feedback541 t1_iyfxkn3 wrote on December 1, 2022 at 2:27 AM

Honestly, I think you need to chill a bit. If you're septic is truly a concern for you, look up a septic company and discuss your concerns with them, have them check it out.

Same advice for the foundation! (Except finding the appropriate contractor for the job, the septic guy probably won't be too helpful with that)

Something to consider: homeownership can be stressful, for sure. If you consistently worry about all the "what ifs" you'll never enjoy actually living in it. You should be thankful you were able to actually buy a house (I'm sure many of us would love to be capable of owning). There's always a possibility that shit will happen, that's life.