Basement moisture can be a serious problem for any structure. Assuring a moisture free basement is imperative, and you’ll only be able to do this if you are able to identify the causes.

If the ground near your foundation slopes toward the structure, your structure is suffering from inadequate grading. This leads to the moisture collecting in the basement as it can’t go anywhere else. This problem is easily fixed by sloping the ground away from the foundation, which assures all the water is directed elsewhere and not into your basement.

Another problem area for basement leakage is your gutters and downspout. If you don’t have gutters installed on your home, this is a serious issue. Also, you must assure that your gutters are clear of debris and kept clean so that they work effectively.

If you have window wells in your basement, and they are poorly designed or installed with improper craftsmanship, it will lead to basement leakage problems. Window wells are designed to take water off the foundation. If you need better window wells, Mar-flex offers the best in the industry!

As a home settles, cracks will appear in the concrete walls of your foundation. These allow water to leak through and into your basement. When you find these cracks, you must quickly repair them with concrete injection, or the problem will become much worse and end up costing you a small fortune through a private contractor.

If you can’t fix your basement leakage, or can’t find the source, Mar-flex recommends DryPatrol. DryPatrol is run by a team of environmental scientists and certified, skilled technicians who fix your water damage problems in a way no other company can. They actually repair saturated wood, as well as assure dryness in every facet of your basement.