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Waterproofing

In basement waterproofing, drainage channels (also known as French drains) are used to capture groundwater and redirect that water to a location that’s safely away from your foundation. For some basement waterproofing systems, such as an interior basement waterproofing system, the drainage channels leading to a sump pit where a sump pump then pushes the water out of the house via a discharge pipe.

Yes! A wet basement can mean more than just repairing water damage. A wet basement can lead to a variety of other problems such as mold and termites, which in turn can lead to more costly repairs. Basement waterproofing can prevent these problems from happening in the first place, and you’ll be able to use your basement safely!

It sure can! Prospective home buyers will be pleased to know that your home’s basement is protected by a waterproofing system. For them, it means not having to worry about extensive repair costs after a home purchase. For you, it can mean getting more for your home.

Absolutely! At ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing, we provide a customizable interior basement waterproofing solution. By installing drainage channels along the inside of the basement perimeter, beside-the-footer, our system captures water as the water table rises to meet the foundation. This prevents hydrostatic pressure from building against your foundation, which in turn prevents problems like intrusive moisture or groundwater.

While basement waterproofing paint can keep water from seeping through, it doesn’t work to address the cause of that water or moisture intrusion: hydrostatic pressure. Painting your basement walls with waterproofing paint might seem like it’s keeping your basement dry, but hydrostatic pressure will still continue to push water and moisture against the concrete, which can create cracks and cause further damage to your foundation.

Hydrostatic pressure is a kind of water pressure created when water is allowed to sit against a structure. For your foundation, this typically occurs when it rains and the water table rises until it meets the foundation. This immense pressure is what can cause water and moisture to push through any cracks your foundation may have, leading to a wet basement.

Since hydrostatic pressure is a common reason for why moisture and water can leak into a basement from the outside, it’s important to address that hydrostatic pressure. While exterior waterproofing may work to an extent, it requires intrusive excavation to install, which can disrupt your landscaping, gardens, and even your backyard deck. When exterior waterproofing gets clogged, it requires the same level of excavation to replace. That’s why ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing uses an interior basement waterproofing method. It’s easier to install and it ensures that the hydrostatic pressure problem is addressed—it gets to work as soon as the water table rises to the foundation, preventing hydrostatic pressure from being a problem and keeping your basement and foundation safe from water-related damage. What’s more, our ‘58 products including our Workhorse sump pump and our Channel ‘58 drainage channels are designed to capture and move as much as 3x the amount of water versus other competitor solutions.

When you’re looking for the best local basement waterproofing company, you’ll want to make sure that the company meets at least these criteria:

1. Decades of experience. Small company's come and go. It takes many years to perfect systems and procedures. Trust your home to our 65 years of experience.
2. A strong warranty that’s backed by the company’s longevity. A 2015 study showed that a family-owned construction business's average lifespan was 24 years. Make sure your warranty is safe. At ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing, we've been honoring warranties since 1958.
3. Lots of positive online reviews. If you look across our footprint you'll find that we've maintained an average 4.7 stars. Not 5.0, but we're a real business with real customers and real reviews.
4. Licensed and insured. This is a must. Basement and Foundation work is too important to not use a licensed and insured contractor in your local area to fix your home.

‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing is one such company that meets all of these requirements! ‘58 has been in business since 1958, offering over 65 years of experience in foundation repair and waterproofing! Call us today and be sure to ask about our life-of-the-structure warranty and money-back guarantee!