Does this sound like your home?
- Pooling water close to the foundation
- Runoff flowing toward the house
- Basement perimeter seepage
- Low areas that stay wet after rain
What can help, and why
If rainwater keeps collecting near the house, sealing the wall may address only part of the problem. Drainage controls how surface or subsurface water moves around the home. An interior drain can collect basement water, while an exterior system may intercept runoff or groundwater. Soil conditions, slope, utilities, outlet access, and neighboring properties determine which approach is appropriate.
Interior perimeter drainage
A channel or pipe near the foundation collects water and directs it to a basin or appropriate outlet. Installation may require opening and restoring part of the basement floor.
French drains and exterior collection
A designed trench with suitable aggregate, pipe, and filter materials can collect and redirect subsurface water. A drain without an adequate outlet may simply hold water.
Grading, gutters, and downspouts
Straightforward surface-water improvements may help reduce foundation exposure. Evaluate them before committing to excavation or a more extensive drainage installation.
Make the repair worth doing.
Water must discharge to a lawful and practical outlet without transferring the problem to another property. Correct elevations, filter selection, cleanouts, and restoration should be part of the written scope.
You don’t need to decide on a system before contacting ClearPoint. Tell us where the problem appears and what you’ve already tried. That gives the assessment a useful starting point.
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