Wet Basement Solutions

One of the most exasperating problems a home owner can face is a leaky basement in their home.

A leaky basement not only affects the beauty of the home, but it also can cause damage to your home and make you and your family sick from contaminates and mold.

Basement waterproofing repair becomes necessary whenever dampness or water is entering a house through the foundation. Failing weeping tile systems, deteriorated or misdirected gutters, or eroded cracked foundations are among the causes of water leakage. Benji Dittrich Construction expert inspectors will correctly diagnose and customize a basement waterproofing solution for your home or building.

Delays in detections and repair allow the foundation to contiune to erode which will lead to further damage and water intrustion.

We have Interior and Exterior Solutions For Wet Basement Problems.

What Causes A Leaky Basement?

Many problems can fall under three broad categories. The most general solutions to these problems are defined below:

1. Failure or Absence of Drainage System

The proper installation of a drainage system is vital for any house to prevent it from water intrusion. A function weeping tile system and foundation waterproofing is key to a dry basement.

2. Appearance of Cracks and Gaps in the Walls of Basement

Cracks in foundation walls are a sign of a drainage problem. Foundation cracks should be address by a professional and repaired to limit water intrusion and future damage.

3. Failure to maintain proper grades and eavestrough system

Grading around the perimeter of the house must be maintained. A postive grade away from the house is necessary to move water away from the building. Allowing grades to be negative will contribute to a leaky basement.

Maintaining evestroughs is very important. Make sure evestroughs are always clear of debris and are draining water away from the house. Down spout extensions move water further from buildings and help to ensure water isn’t pooling against the foundation. Do a perimeter check around your house at least once year, preferably in the spring.

The grade around the house should be maintained. 

Every year building owners should walk the perimeter of the building and make sure the water is moving away from the building. If there are any low spots add fill to bring up the grade so water doesn’t pool beside the house and it easily flows down grade.

Though these are the most common causes to a wet basement, there are many other reasons why your basement may leak.

It is hard to diagnose without a thorough analysis from a professional. 

At the first signs of a wet basement or basement cracks call Benji Dittrich Construction. We will diagnose your problem correctly, provide you an estimate and deal with the problem fast.

We will solve your Wet Basement problem, Guaranteed.

Contact us today.