To waterproof a basement, a professional installs an interior French drain beneath the floor along the basement’s perimeter, connects it to a sump pump that carries collected water safely away from the house, and seals... Read More

Water gets into a basement through the weak points left behind when the foundation was built: the joint where the footing meets the wall, gaps around old steel form ties, cold joints between concrete pours,... Read More

The cost of waterproofing a basement depends on the method used, the size of your basement, and how severe the basement water problem is. It can run anywhere from about $1,000 for a simple crack... Read More

If you are planning to finish your basement, the best insurance policy you could possibly take out is to waterproof the basement before you fill it with furniture, drywall, and expensive flooring. Read More

Some companies might show you thick, glossy brochures explaining why their pressure relief system is better than a French drain system. In reality, these two systems are exactly the same thing. Pressure relief is just... Read More

The Negative Effects of a Damp Basement on Your Health Independent Statements from Health and Safety Organizations “CDPH has concluded that the presence of water Read More