Basements · Crawl spaces · Foundations

Plain-English answers for wet basements, crawl spaces and foundations.

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What's going on in your house?

Find where it is coming from before paying for a fix.

Humidity, hidden leaks and what to check first.

Which cracks are cosmetic and which need an engineer.

Running constantly, not starting, or making noise.

Vapor barriers, vents and encapsulation, explained.

Gutters, grading and drains that move water away.

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Leaks, seepage, condensation and waterproofing options.

Choosing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting sump pumps.

Vapor barriers, encapsulation, venting and crawl space moisture.

Reading cracks, bowing walls and when to call a structural engineer.

Gutters, grading, French drains and keeping water away from the house.

Dehumidifiers, musty smells, efflorescence and mold prevention.