Basement leak repair

Stop Basement Leaks

Do It Yourself. Or Hire a Contractor. But Here’s How to Do it Right.

Don't let basement leaks rob you of your home's equity and resale value. Fix them now.

Do It Yourself Basement Leak Repair

Here’s how to save hundreds of dollars or more by fixing common basement leak problems yourself. Learn more about do-it-yourself basement waterproofing.

Professional Basement Leak Waterproofing

Some jobs need to be handled by professional basement waterproofing contractors. Here’s how to decide when you should turn to the pros, how to pick a reliable contractor, and how to ensure that the job is done right. Learn more about choosing a professional basement waterproofing contractor.

Cleaning Up After a Flooded Basement

If you already have water in the basement, here’s how to recover and prevent further damage to your home. Learn more about cleaning up after a flooded basement.

The One Weird Secret Behind Most Basement Water Problems

Basement waterproofing contractor with 30 years experience reveals how to fix basement leak problems yourself or prevent getting ripped off by the pros

What’s the weird little secret behind most basement waterproofing problems?

It’s a secret that can show you how to solve your basement leak problems without having any Do-It-Yourself skills. Home Waterproofer's Manual

Or it can save you thousands of dollars if you do decide to call in professional basement waterproofers.

What’s the secret?

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When Basement Leaks Lead to Basement Mold: How to Eliminate Mold and Mildew

If a basement leak has led to basement mold, it’s important to get that mold out of your basement before the mold causes serious problems for you, your home or your family. Removing basement mold caused by basement leaks is critical to maintaining a healthy home. Prolonged exposure to mold can cause respiratory problems, sinus [...]

Using Hydraulic Cement to Stop Sudden Basement Leaks

Hydraulic cement is an “old school” but still very effective way to stop sudden basement leaks. That’s because unlike epoxy leak fillers and other more modern solutions, hydraulic cement can be used on wet basement walls or leaking basement floors and actually sets in running water to stop a sudden basement leak. Hydraulic cement has [...]

How to Stop a Pinhole Leak in Your Basement Floor

Pinhole floor leaks aren’t a common basement leak issue for most homeowners, but they can be one of the toughest basement waterproofing problems to solve. If the leak only occurs occasionally after a heavy rain or during snowmelt, you may successfully stop the leak with hydraulic cement. It may also be a good idea to [...]

Choosing a Basement Waterproofing Contractor

While many basement leak repairs lend themselves to a do-it-yourself treatment, sometimes you need to call in the pros. When to Choose a Basement Waterproofing Contractor? Professional basement waterproofing may be the right answer if: Your efforts at fixing basement leaks yourself haven’t worked. You have horizontal cracks in the basement wall. That’s a sign [...]

Simple Sump Pump Maintenance Prevents Basement Leaks from Becoming Basement Floods

If your basement leaks, your sump pump is your first line of defense against serious flooding. But because your sump pump is out of sight, you may forget about it until it’s too late and basement leaks have turned your basement into a wading pool – or worse. Like checking gutters and downspouts and fixing [...]

Four Simple Outside Repairs to Fix Basement Leaks Before They Begin

The answer to your basement leak problems probably lies right outside your door. That’s because the source of many basement leaks lies in easy-to-repair issues around the roof and foundation of your house. Fix these – and repair basement wall cracks that may have developed – and your wet basement problems may quickly disappear. Here [...]

Basement Leak or Humidity Problem? How to Choose a Basement Dehumidifier

Many homeowners complaining of a damp basement are actually experiencing a humidity problem, not a problem caused by a basement leak. If you suspect a basement leak problem but don’t see actual puddles or leaks of liquid water, chances are your damp basement is related to high humidity and not to a basement leak. That [...]

How to Fix Cracked Basement Walls and End Basement Leak Problems

Wall cracks are a common cause of basement leaks. In many cases, you can fix the cracked walls yourself and stop basement leaks. The first step is to determine the type of crack you have in your basement wall. If the crack is horizontal, that means the wall may be bowing and you might have [...]

Cracked Basement Wall Leaking? When to Call In the Pros

Basement wall cracks are a common cause of basement leaks. But when can you waterproof the basement leak yourself and when should you call in the pros? Check the direction of the crack in your basement wall. If it is horizontal, that’s a sign that the wall is bowing. That means the wall may be [...]

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