Basement Waterproofing

Winter, What Winter? As you have surely noticed as we pass the halfway point of the season, Old Man Winter seems to be on vacation this year. Over the last 30 years, the Pittsburgh area has averaged over 40 inches of snow every year. With only 8 inches of snow this year, it has definitely…

Customer Name: Nancy Z. Issue: Water leaking into the basement through the foundation  A case study by Max Echard When I first met Nancy, it was at her home in Whitehall, Pennsylvania to analyze a water concern she was having in her basement. After introducing myself and informing her about my company, we headed to…

Common End of Summer Problems with Foundations in Pittsburgh The weather has been weird this year, but as the summer winds down, you need to keep an eye on the soil around your home’s foundation. Drought and dry conditions can cause the soil to shrink and withdraw. As the soil dries out from the hot…

Customer Name: Dornea Williams Issue: Water leaking into the basement through the foundation This waterproofing job was unique, in that the home had a stone foundation and no footer. The water was coming through the solid stone. We installed a main sump pump with a battery backup. The pump discharged to a downspout, keeping the basement dry.…

Poor Water Drainage If you have poor water drainage around your home, it can cause major foundation problems. It will cause the foundation to buckle, rise and bow. Waterproofing and controlling water will prevent this damage and it will keep the structure stable. Proper drainage is required by building codes. Keeping water drained away from…