Is it possible to build a water proof basement/crawlspace on land with a high water table?
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Yes, it's possible to build a boat. Or drain a swamp.
Well ....
I am sure the boat comment was designed to be helpful. Everyone here is so helpful.
In my opinion you can build a dry to dry-ish crawlspace IF :
If the bottom of the crawlspace is above the high point of the water table and or if you can build a drain tile system (french drain) which will drain to daylight. There might be other options, don't know. I would not rely on sumppumps which would run continually and like still result in a soggy crawlspace. My thought.
If you have a high water table, personnally I would not attempt a basement. Even a little water getting into your basement is a real drag and a constant battle. Carpet? Yuck! Think Hydrolic (spelling?) presure.
I would ask people in your area. Typically you will find your answer there. If no one has a basement there is a reason. If you find someone who has a dry basement and very few other basements, I would bet their basement is in a unique situation. For example it sits hard up against a deep ravin with the bottom of the ravin lower than the basement floor (ie drainage, drainage, drainage).