Splash Blocks & Extension Causing Leaks

splash-blocks

Because the downspout drains water directly within inches of the foundation, we rely on splash blocks and downspout extensions in order to correctly waterproof the basement and keep the basement from getting wet. Usually, splash blocks and extensions are added by the homeowner and are subject to many errors in judgment and budget. An faulty splash block or downspout extension is typically layered with other problems as well. If you are not sure what is causing water to leak in your basement, we can help.

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.

Splash Blocks & Extension Defects:

  • Defective: allows leaking at bottom of downspout
  • Missing or not attached
  • Falls off easily
  • Not reconnected after mowing
  • Too short
  • Empties water in the wrong location
  • End has been crushed or destroyed
  • Too many components results in poor connections
  • Reversed slope
  • Empties into a sump or a pit
  • Empties to an area near foundation
  • Neighbor's drains along side of house

What caused the leak?