Q: There is water seeping in through the east wall in the basement, through the bricks. Do I need to work on this problem from the outside, near the side porch? Rain has washed away some of the ground ...

A basement water problem can be as obvious as there being several inches of floodwater standing at the base of the stairs. But runaway moisture doesn’t always manifest itself in plainly visible ways.

Many people associate a wet basement with seeing water, but that’s not the only symptom of a potential problem, according to Wes Pfleiger, marketing manager at Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing. In addition ...

Q: After heavy rainfall yesterday, I noticed water seeping through my basement floor. I removed the water and dried my floors, but the water is back today. What should I do to fix the issue and ...

Wet Basement? Installing expensive interior drainage systems and sump pumps may not be necessary. These systems often just manage the problem rather than solving it. Most basement moisture problems ...

Our wet winter has left a lot of homeowners with wet basements. But before calling a basement waterproofing contractor, try other remedies. Many contractors who advertise solutions to basement ...

Wet basement? Thinking about calling a basement-waterproofing contractor? Stop right there. Many contractors will propose installation of expensive interior drainage systems — even if you don’t need ...

Yes, it's true. Snow is not permanent. It melts, sometimes thanks to a warming rain. While the rain and meltdown are welcome signs of spring, that's an awful lot of water seeping into still ...

Our neighbors have been complaining that their wet basement is caused by some problem in our house. There was indeed a fair amount of water that flowed in big rainstorms from our side, under the fence ...

July’s record rainfall in Indianapolis, following the wettest June in Indiana history, has left many Hoosier homeowners struggling with flooded basements. That water can do thousands of dollars in ...

Q: There is water seeping in through the east wall in the basement, through the bricks. Do I need to work on this problem from the outside, near the side porch? Rain has washed away some of the ground ...