Leaky Basement

A leaky basement can be caused by three things: condensation, runoff, and water seepage.

Condensation is the most common, minor, issue. It occurs when warm air meet cool foundation walls or uninsulated water pipes. The best way to prevent condensation is to install a dehumidifier in your basement which will dry out the moisture from the air. Insulating your cold water pipes will also prevent condensation from occuring. Damp-proofing your concrete walls with a waterproof coating will also prevent condensation.

Runoff occurs when rainwater or melted snow is not routed away from the house. This water can seep through cracks in the foundation walls or the footings. To avoid runoff issues, make sure that the ground aroundyour house slopes away from the foundations. Use downspout extensions to drain the water away from the home. Patching any crack and sealing your basement walls will help fix this issue.

Subsurface seepage occurs when you have high groundwater. The symptoms are the same as for runoffs except that they happen all the time. This is the most costly leaky basement problem you can have. You may need to install a sump pump or drains around the foundation footings.

If you are experiencing a wet or leaky basement or would like more information please feel free to contact us. We will fix your leak permanently!