Reasons Why Water Is Coming Over Top of Foundation Wall

There are several signs that show your basement to develops leakages, and each sign aids to identify the specific concern. Direct Waterproofing helps you assess the problem and confirm any signs of leakage. We deliver prompt and professional solutions that will ensure that your home is completely free of any dampness. If you see water dripping into your basement from the top of your foundation wall, this presents a clear sign of a leaky basement.

What to look out for?

It is normally quite an obvious concern when you see water dripping over the top of your wall. Therefore, it is best to take care of the problem as soon as possible, to avoid further destruction in the future.

Pay close attention to the water that flows from the top of the wall between the wooden sill plate and the concrete. As the water leaks from the top, you can easily see the drips as it spills down.

Why it happens?

Your foundation wall can spill water from the top for a variety of reasons. Many of the concerns are to do with the type of grading. If the grade of the soil is higher than that of the foundations, then a pressure is created by the soil and water and it forces the water out through the weak spot between the sill and the top of the wall.

Secondly, water may push against your wall above grade. Again, grading could be a major concern, if the water does not flow away from your home. A wrongly installed decking or exterior feature, a leaking downspout or heavy rains combined with inadequate drainage can all lead to serious concerns.

Solutions available?

When water drips from the top of your foundation wall, it will ultimately lead to the complete destruction of your basement including but not limited to additional plumbing problems that may also arise. Damp and mold problems will result, and this damages the room. If you see these signs, contact Plumber Wave for professional help. We will pin point and confirm the actual concern and advise you on the solutions and options available including;

The grading done in your home can be improved so as to prevent water and soil from pooling against your home and eventually causing leaks.

Correct grading

Divert water away

We install good quality drainage systems, extended downspouts and any other measures needed to divert the water away from your property and ensure that water does not push against your walls.

Waterproofing solutions

We offer both exterior and interior waterproofing which will make sure that your home is free of damp and wetness in the long run. We ensure that any water that comes into contact with your walls does not enter your home.

Fixing walls and crack

If your home has had the problem of water dripping from the top of your foundation walls, we come with the solution that repairs all the cracks that resulted from the leaks.