What crawl space waterproofing really means
Waterproofing is a general term for keeping water from causing problems in your crawl space. In practice, it's usually a combination of steps: collecting and draining water, moving it out with a sump pump if needed, and protecting the ground and walls with a sealed liner.
Which of those steps your home needs depends on where the moisture comes from and how it's getting in. Two crawl spaces with wet soil can need very different solutions.
- Identify entry points and where water collects
- Manage liquid water with drainage and, if needed, a sump
- Protect the ground and walls with a liner
- Explain the plan and priorities before any work starts
We'll look outside, too
Gutters, downspouts and the slope of the ground around your home can send water toward the foundation. If an outside fix will help, we'll tell you, even if it's something you can handle yourself.
How we find the source
We look for signs of water intrusion, soil conditions, wall stains, existing drainage issues and what's happening around the outside of your home, and we ask when you notice the water, especially after heavy rain. With the source identified, we put together a waterproofing plan that combines drain systems, a sump pump and foundation repairs where they're needed.
