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Waterproofing a Basement: Basement flooding or basement leaks are all too common problems. However, finding the cause, or causes, and resolving water issues are vital if you are to avoid even bigger problems in the future.

Even a well-built, properly waterproofed basement can develop leaks over time as a building settles and shifts. Landscaping and hardscape changes could also contribute to water finding its way into your basement. Failing gutters could actually be directing water toward your home, allowing it to pool and seep in near the foundation.

The first step to correct a water seepage problem is to assess the outside of your home. The best time to do this is during or right after a rainfall. Look for areas where water is pooling. Determine why water might be accumulating by your foundation. Such reasons may include: improper grading - the ground is sloping toward the home, sidewalks settling, poorly functioning or damaged downspouts and gutters. Rectifying these problems will lessen the amount of surface water that enters near your foundation.

Sometimes the only way to lastingly fix foundation issues is to have professional contractors dig up the foundation, administer the needed waterproofing materials to the exterior foundation walls and revamp the foundation drainage.

Window wells need to be tied into the drainage system. Down spouts can either be tied into the weeping tile or directed away from the home where water can safely run off.

Waterproofing your basement can be quite involved. Make sure you are hiring the right waterproofing contractor for your basement. We can help with free waterproofing estimates from prescreened contractors in your area!!

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