Basement water proofing is one of the most important home improvements you can make. Just like preventing water from coming in through your roof, preventing water and moisture coming in through the foundation, will increase the value of your home. Home buyers are very skiddish about water in basements and is often one of the first areas of concern they express.
Today, there are very real measures we take to prevent seepage and a damp smell that so many basements have. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Many older homes did not properly provide for water drainage around the foundation because basements were not finished and were primarily used for storage. Today, they are often finished adding additional living space to the home’s footprint. That’s why you may be having water issues in your basement.
To create proper drainage from the ground surrounding your foundation, we use 5 methods. You may already have 1 or 2 of these in place and may still be experiencing water penetration. If so, consider adding more options to make your home drier.
Pipes or gravel placed inside the trench will create a barrier with the foundation.
Leaders need to be angled properly so water moves away from house.
This type of drain removes water from the yard.
Installing sump pumps keeps water from rising around the foundation.