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Leaky Basement Walls in Montana

If you have leaky basement walls or a flooded basement that is damp, humid, and wet, there's an easy way to return the space to dry, usable conditions. The process is fast, effective, cost-efficient, and once installed in your home, leads to lower energy bills with a dry basement warranty!

For a free estimate on waterproofing your concrete or block wall basement, call or e-mail us today! We service Montana, including Seely Lake, Hunson, Lolo, Miltown and Missoula.

Damp and Leaking Basement Walls

Concrete shrinks as it cures, and the concrete curing process of basement walls can continue for six months to ten years (in extreme cases) after the home has been built.

This means that it's common to have several small cracks form in any type of basement wall--even in a new home--and those cracks are openings for water to make its way through.

Additionally, concrete block walls have large hollow cavities inside that can fill with water. Concrete is a porous material that easily allows water and water vapor to soak through and enter the basement.

As water passes through the concrete, it can reach the large hollow gaps in block walls or force its way through basement wall cracks.

Block wall cavities can fill with water, soaking the concrete and seeping through to the home, and water can push its way through the basement wall floor joint or the mortar joints and flood the basement.

At Dayspring Restoration, we've seen this problem throughout the region. For a free estimate on a basement waterproofing, call or contact us online today.

Repairing Leaky Basements and Stopping Flooding

Repairing wet concrete block walls is part of what the basement contractors at Dayspring Restoration does every day. The basement waterproofing process can be completed in a singe day, sometimes two, and typically involves a sump pump, perimeter drainage system, vapor barrier, and dehumidifier. We recommend working with an expert basement contractor, as having a basement leak can be very damaging to personal items stored inside and this is one job you want done right, the first time.

Steps to Waterproofing Concrete Block Walls:

1. Install a Basement Sump Pump and Battery Backup

Install a reliable sump pump system in your basement. The sump pump liner should be large enough to allow enough water into the basin so that the pump can run a full cycle without turning on and off constantly (this is called "short-cycling"), which burns out the pump prematurely.

A battery backup sump pump should also be included to ensure that your sump pump can run during power outages or a blown circuit. A battery backup sump pump can also offer you protection if your primary sump pump fails for any reason. Click to learn more about sump pumps in Montana.

2. Dig a Perimeter Trench and Drill Weep Holes

A trench should be created around the basement floor, leading to the sump pump. If you have concrete block walls, weep holes should be drilled into each hollow cavity at the base. This relieves the pressure within the walls and prevents the blocks from filling with water in the future.

3. Install a Perimeter Drainage System

This important basement waterproofing step is sometimes passed over by waterproofers when they are repairing a leaky basement.

A perimeter drain, such as the innovative take on French Drain systems, WaterGuard provided by Dayspring Restoration, can effectively direct basement water seepage to the sump pump while resisting clogging. A wall flange is included in the drain's design that reaches slightly up the basement wall to gather leaks that may be coming from the wall. Laid in a bed of clean crushed stone, the floor is restored flush after installation, making for a nearly invisible installation in your home that carries a warranty to stop water for the life of the structure (see warranty for details).

4. Cover the Block Walls with a Vapor Barrier

Once the water has been kept out of the basement and removed from the walls, you can rest assured that you no longer have a wet basement.

However, because water vapor will still be absorbed by the concrete and pass into your home, you may still have a damp basement! How can this be addressed?

One effective and cost-efficient way to prevent wet concrete walls from leading to a damp space is to install a waterproof vapor barrier on the walls. These vapor barriers can be combined with our perimeter drainage system, tucking into the wall flange to direct any water entering from the basement walls into the drainage system.

Montana Contractors Specializing in Flooded Basements

If you live in Bonner, Clinton, Condon and Kalispell and would like a FREE, no-obligation basement concrete block wall waterproofing estimate, call or e-mail us today! Dayspring Restoration of Montana specializes in leaky basement waterproofing. We have the experience, knowledge, resources, and best practices you need to keep your basement dry all the time!