Finished Basement Leakage

Finished off basement present a particular problem; if you can’t see the bare walls and floor, how do you determine what is causing the problem?

Because the wallboard and studding will have to be removed anyway, for installation of any type on inside waterproofing, you should take these items down prior to having a contractor inspect your problem. If the bare walls are not exposed, someone has to use their gut feelings or even guess what’s going on behind the finished walls. Although a good outside and inside inspection will give an experienced contractor some hints, it is best for all parties to see the bare walls and floor, to accurately determine the scope of potential work needed.

Remedies:

In general, waterproofing work in finished basement will entail the same methods and systems used in unfinished basements. After removing your wallboard, look at the foundation to see what seems to be the problem. Click on any problem you see listed below, for information on repairing your basement.