Wet Basement Repair & Waterproofing

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Basement Drainage and Wet Basement Repair

Wet basements are often caused by:

Poor original workmanship
A structure that has settled, resulting in cracks in the walls and/or floors
Exterior water pressure (i.e., hydrostatic pressure) forcing water through the walls
Leaking windows and doors
Lack of maintenance of existing drains

Key to preventing and repairing a wet basement is to carefully assess the surface/subsurface drainage, and other factors, such as:

Soil surface sloping towards the home, including yard, driveways, etc.
Overly porous soils adjacent to the foundation
Animal holes near or under the foundation
Settling next to the foundation or under porches (due to poor fill/backfill practices)
No downspouting or downspouts that do not direct water away from the home
No footer tiles
Broken, collapsed, or plugged footer tiles
Tree roots

You can count on Orr Construction to quickly identify the cause of your wet basement and develop a cost effective, structurally sound solution. Give us a call today!