Basement Waterproofing In Birmingham, Huntsville & Montgomery

A major cause of basement water problems is hydrostatic pressure. This phenomenon occurs when a lot of ground water comes in contact with the earth's surface, such as after heavy rainfall or snow melt from winter storms. Hydrostatic pressure refers to soil that has an abundance of groundwater and exerts immense force on your foundation walls while attempting to enter through cracks and crevices.

Drainage is a crucial aspect of any home in Alabama. If your house has a wet basement, there's an excellent chance that the issue lies with ineffective soil and drainage systems. The water is attracted to areas of low-pressure because it follows gravity downhill; when this happens, pools around foundation are formed which lead directly into small cracks in the walls - causing leaks or even seepage.

A slope of 1/4 inch per foot away from the house with back-fill to prevent settling is required for patio slabs, walks and driveways according to the EPA. If a home has an unfinished basement that slopes down toward the foundation then this can lead to major problems such as water pooling around your foundation walls or hydrostatic pressure. Sloping these surfaces by at least 1/2 inch over 10 feet will help keep any standing water on its way out!

Your foundation is a critical component for the structural stability of your home. Water infiltration can lead to leaks, cracks and shifting when water pools next to your property. Regularly cleaning of gutters and downspouts will create an outlet for rainwater to flow out of the yard and into a place where it will be absorbed naturally or flow into a drainage system.

Interior drainage systems are far less disruptive to install and service than conventional French drain systems by eliminating the need to dig out the entire perimeter of the basement and regrade the soil around your home. At half the cost, an interior drainage collection system or sub-floor drain may be installed underneath the basement floor along the perimeter of the basement walls. Our H2O Waterproofing System is time trusted and works every time by collecting water that enters the home by all 5 ways and then diverting it to a sump pump system or outside the home.