Basement Leaks

Have you ever experienced a basement leak? If you have you're not alone. Most new homes will develop a leak somewhere within 10-15 years of being built. Over time, homes may go through natural occurrences and disruptions in their basement foundations. Water leaks, if left untreated, can lead to an array of problems that can harm your foundation, cause mold, and cost you an extensive amount of money. Understanding why you're experiencing water leaks is important and is usually one of the first steps to helping solve your problems.

Water leaks are caused by water pressure within the soil that surrounds the foundation. These water pressures occur in two forms: Hydrostatic pressure and Lateral Pressure. When there are periods of heavy rain, the soil becomes saturated and will create hydrostatic pressure that can push water and moisture through your basement walls and floor. Once the soil expands, it creates lateral pressure against the foundation, which not only can damage your home's foundation but create leaks in the basement. Window wells can be another cause of your leakage problem if installed incorrectly.

To keep your basement dry and free of any leaks during heavy rain periods there are a few steps you can take. One should be sure your gutter is clean, clogged gutters can overflow and create pools of water around the foundation. Making sure that the soil surrounding is graded away from your house would be ideal as the water will then drain away from the foundation. Getting a cover for your window wells can help keep debris from clogging up your drain and water from seeping through. Lastly, installing a drainage system can be an effective way to help keep your basement dry. At Healthy Basement Systems we offer our patented WaterGuard drainage system, which minimizes water pressure and pumps excess water out of your home. Give Healthy Basements Systems a call, and let us help you!