Professional Exterior Basement Waterproofing

At Foundation Specialist, we know that sometimes the best way to take care of a moisture problem occurring in the home is to think “outside the box,” so to say. This means that in addition to providing installation services for interior waterproofing systems (sump pumps, drains, dehumidifiers for humidity control), we can also provide you with exterior basement waterproofing and drains membranes to help stop seepage at the source before it ever makes its way into this area underneath your home.

How To Identify Basement Waterproofing Problems

If you happen to notice any of the following, then you have a moisture problem on the outside of your home that needs to be taken care of immediately:

• Water can be seen pooling up next to the foundation
• Moisture is seeping inside over the top of the foundation or through basement windows
• Water is seen inside the house dripping down the walls in the basement or leaving water damage and stains
• Low-lying areas of the lawn fill up with water whenever it rains
• Water can be seen rolling down hills that are sloped toward the base of the home

How We Repair Wet Basements

Waterproofing issues can be caused by any number of factors and not all waterproofing issues can be solved with interior waterproofing methods. If this is the case our team may recommend that you have exterior basement waterproofing performed on your home. These methods are usually only recommended in serious cases because excavation may be required to install them. We use exterior french drains, exterior basement waterproofing membranes, and foundation drains to help keep water out of basements from the outside. Take a look below to learn more about our exterior waterproofing methods.

French Drains

These are often installed in the lowest-lying area of a lawn, and they are typically seen on properties where yard grading and drainage is an issue. If you happen to notice excessive amounts of water pooling and puddling up in certain areas of your lawn whenever there is a heavy downpour or when you have melting snow on your property, it is a good indication that you have a grading issue. The drain will be able to prevent the build-up of water by channeling it through a special drainage system.