- Flooring
- Drywalls
- Basement Remodeling
- Tile Installation
- LandscapingIf water pools around the house every time it rains, it could cause the soil around the foundation to be more saturated and force its way into the basement. It is important to check the ground around your home to ensure it slopes away from the foundation. This helps prevent water from pooling around the home but rather flow downhill. Make sure that there are no landscaping features that impede water flow such as your flower beds.
- DrivewaysA drain tile project is pretty simple to plan, however, it requires a lot of manual effort. Experience really matters in producing a result that is going to work. Often the do-it-yourselfer may encounter some problems along the way, for example; tree roots, driveways, sidewalks, large rocks or underground utilities.
- Excavation
- Retaining Walls
- Irrigation SystemsLimit the amount of water dispersed next to the foundation or avoid installing a lawn irrigation system close to your home. All irrigation systems need a rain gauge so it does not turn on when it rains.
- Window Installation/Replacement
- GuttersIt is also a good idea to inspect the exterior of your home as it can help you determine other potential sources of water entry inside the basement. Some of the possible ways water can leak into the basement from outside are through cracks in the foundation walls, improper grading, damaged gutters, or ineffective drainage systems.
- Insulation
- Masonry