Does this sound like your home?
- Visible cracks with damp edges
- Water tracking down a wall after rainfall
- Recurring leaks through a previous patch
- A crack changing width or accompanied by wall movement
What can help, and why
A recurring crack leak can make another patch feel like wasted money. Understanding the wall and the crack helps narrow the right repair. Some cracks result from shrinkage; others can be associated with settlement or movement. Appearance alone cannot determine the cause. Record changes and note when leaking occurs. Horizontal cracks, bowing walls, or significant displacement may need assessment by a qualified structural professional rather than waterproofing alone.
Injection for suitable concrete cracks
After preparation, appropriate polyurethane or epoxy materials may be injected into a sound concrete crack. Material selection depends on whether sealing water, restoring a bond, or allowing movement is the objective.
Masonry and exterior repair
Block or stone walls may need a different approach, including joint repair or exterior sealing where accessible. A surface patch may conceal a leak without treating its full path.
Address contributing water
Gutters, downspouts, grading, and drainage should be considered alongside crack treatment to reduce water against the foundation.
Make the repair worth doing.
A waterproofing repair does not automatically correct a structural issue. A clear scope should distinguish leak sealing from structural remediation and explain when further evaluation is needed.
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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