The basic ways water gets into your basement:

1. poor grading around the house foundation and window wells
2. clogged downspouts, broken downspouts
3. cracks in foundation walls
4. high water table during rains
5. missing or blocked foundation drains
6. hydrostatic pressure
7. missing or damaged parging
8. overgrown shrubs and landscaping can prevent water runoff away from house
9. basement steps/walls/ areaway drains are often entry points for water
10. settlement of backfill causing voids under slabs.

It’s the damage to your foundation walls you cannot see – often behind drywall or paneling that needs to be corrected. Water from rain and melting snow enter the ground around your foundation, and can create structural damage and health issues. Whether it is just re-grading around the outside of your home, installing an interior drainage system or a full excavation of your home’s foundation, give us a call!