Retaining walls and pavers are not constructed on every property, but when they are used, they are often a source of an additional layer to the problems that cause water getting in the basement. Often times paver and retaining wall installers do not properly construct them and they can contribute to water getting in the basement, damp basements, and leaking basements. In order to waterproof your basement when using retaining walls and pavers, make sure that drainage is a high consideration. A trained professional with experience in waterproofing basements and homes is essential to have a good install of pavers and retaining walls so they do not cause water leaking in the basement.

Water Leaks in Basements start with a failure of the rain control system on the house. We investigate water leaks in basements and determine what caused the basement water intrusion so you can fix it. It takes us about an hour to assess the cause of a basement leak. Its much less expensive to fix the cause of a basement water leak than to install a sump pit and drain tile in your home to pump the water out of your basement. Basement waterproofing starts with have a good the roof, and good gutters, downspouts, and grades.

If you are not sure what is causing water to leak in your basement, or your damp basement and flooded basement, give us a call and we can explain to you more of our DIY basement waterproofing friendly services.