Wet Basement
- Window Seal Leak
- Floor Crack Leak
- Seeping Basement Walls
- Leaking Cracks
- Over the Footer
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Wet Basement Repair
Over Top of Foundation Leak
If you are noticing a wall leak from over the top of your foundation wall, first check to see if adjacent structures (like a patios or porches) are sealed correctly. If there are no adjacent structures, this may be an indication of poor yard grading.
Puddling Near Downspouts
Puddling near downspout exits is an indication that a home’s yard has poor drainage in that area. Ideally, downspouts should kick out away from a home’s foundation 6 - 10 ft. One solution would be to install buried downspout extensions to direct the water away from the foundation.
Egress Window Wells Not Draining
Egress Window Wells filling with water is not a good situation. This could lead to additional, expensive damage especially if a home’s basement is finished. Poor drainage in the well could indicate that the home’s drain tile system is not functioning properly, a clogged drain or no drain at all.
Ground Water Running Towards Home (Negative Grading)
A home’s yard should slope away from the foundation structure. For multiple reasons, a home yard may have a poor or negative grade causing water to pool at or near the home’s foundation.
Leaky Crack
If a crack is present in your home's foundation wall, you may notice ground water or storm water leaking in. Consider scheduling a FREE home evaluation to determine if a crack injection would be sufficient or if the crack is a sign of a larger yard drainage or foundation problem.
Sump Pump Failing / Constant Running
Sump Pumps typically need to be replaced every 5 - 7 years. If a home sump pump is constantly running or flooding, it may be an indication of a larger property drainage issue. Heavy-Duty sump pumps and battery back-up pumps may also be another solution to consider.
Leaky Crack
If a crack is present in your home's foundation wall, you may notice ground water or storm water leaking in. Consider scheduling a FREE home evaluation to determine if a crack injection would be sufficient or if the crack is a sign of a larger yard drainage or foundation problem.
Water on Floor
If you have observed water or moisture sitting on your basement slab or coming through a floor crack, your home may have excessive water under the slab. This creates additional hydrostatic pressure which may eventually lead to additional structural problems.
Wet Yard Repair
Pooling Water Near Sump Pump Drain
Homeowners should consider installing a drain extension to address instances where they notice that their sump pump discharge is pooling near the exit point.
Ground Water Running Towards Home (Negative Grading)
Poor grading can lead to leaky basements and worse, structural problems. Consider regrading with top soil to ensure water is draining away from the home’s foundation.
Standing Water in Yard
Low spots in yards can lead to a soggy mess. Consider adding top soil, installing a drain collection box and/or french drain system to address the problem.
Puddling Near Downspouts
Puddling near downspouts exits is an indication that a home’s yard has poor drainage in that area. Ideally, downspouts should kick out away from a home’s foundation. One solution would be to install downspout extensions to lead storm water to a safer area with better drainage.
Standing Water in Yard
Low spots in yards can lead to a soggy mess. Consider adding top soil, installing a drain collection box and/or french drain system to address the problem.
Soggy Grass Between Houses
When properly graded, the area between two homes may create a channel of sorts. If this is not properly draining out to storm or runoff drains, consider regrading, installing a drain collection box and/or french drain system to address the problem.
Slope Towards House
When a home’s yard (mostly backyards) is sloping towards a home, naturally water will run towards the home’s foundation. The additional hydrostatic pressure this creates on the foundation walls can lead to leaky basements and structural foundation issues. Installing an efficient collection and drain system will help to alleviate the pressure and help avoid otherwise concerning issues.
Wet Yard
- Standing Water in Yard
- Pooling Water Near Sump Pump Drain
- Flat Grade / Negative Grade Towards House
- Puddling Near Downspouts
- Flooded Planters
- Soggy Grass Between Houses
Gordon Energy & Drainage is a Waterproofing and Drainage company serving Kansas City Area Builders and Homeowners.
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Gordon Energy & Drainage
15735 S. Mahaffie Rd.
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 764-6229
Olathe, KS 66062
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