What basement waterproofing can include
Waterproofing is an umbrella term. A complete solution may involve one or more components rather than a single product.
- Interior perimeter drainage
- Sump pump installation or replacement
- Foundation crack repair
- Exterior foundation waterproofing
- Water management around the foundation
Interior and exterior approaches
Interior systems are commonly used to capture and control water after it reaches the foundation area. Exterior work is designed to address water from the outside of the wall. Neither approach is automatically better in every house.
Before choosing a system
Pay attention to when the basement leaks, the exact place water enters, the condition of the foundation, the sump system, and exterior water management. Those observations help narrow the cause and avoid treating every wet basement the same way.