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[Philly Mike]

Crap, all that rain on Friday has resulted in a damp basement. It looks like some of the water came up through the floor, because some of the damp spots are in areas that aren't up against the foundation wall.

Wonder if a sump pump might be an option. Back when we bought the house I seem to remember our home inspector saying something about due to the age of the house a sump pump might not really do much, but maybe there's a place I can call to get a second opinion.

They could have also came from the foundation wall and followed a crack in the cement to the middle areas of the room. You would be suprised at how often that happens, especially in older houses.

As for a sump pump, it will only work so long as the foundation doesn't have holes in it where water gets in easily (which might be the case with your house by the sounds of it)

I agree with lee about the cracks in the cement thing. The bigest problem with that is the water and ants. You would be surprised at how many ant problems start in the foundation of houses