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Basement Wall Sealing

Basement Wall Sealing in Lexington, KY

Cracks and porous block treated before anything gets covered up.

Sealing is a step, not a solution

Sealant applied to a wall under real hydrostatic pressure will fail, because the pressure does not care what is painted on the inside face. That is why store bought waterproof paint disappoints so many people.

Sealing works as part of a system: relieve the pressure with drainage, then seal the wall so what little gets through is managed rather than free to evaporate into the room.

What we treat

Mortar joints that have gone soft, block that has become porous with age, hairline cracking, and the joint where the wall meets the floor. Anything structural gets addressed as foundation repair first.

The work

Barrier over the sealed wall
Porous block before treatment
Where the wall meets the new curb

Before and after

Before
After

Sealing on its own would not have held this. The wall was treated and then given a barrier and a drain at the floor.

Common questions

Is waterproofing something I can DIY with store bought products?

Store bought sealants can handle very light surface damp, but they do not touch the drainage problem underneath, which is what is actually driving it. Most of the time a coating hides the symptom while the damage carries on behind it. The fix starts with finding where the water is getting in.

What are the signs my basement or foundation needs waterproofing?

White chalky residue on block, a musty smell that never clears, cracks that keep growing, rust at the base of appliances, damp patches that darken a day or two after rain, and humidity you can feel. Any sign of water damage or mold is worth an inspection before it becomes structural.

How long does a typical waterproofing project take?

Anywhere from three days to a week, depending on the scope of work and site conditions. You will get a specific timeline with your written scope rather than a guess over the phone.

Do you offer warranties for your waterproofing services?

Yes. Every system we install carries a lifetime labor warranty.

Water where it shouldn't be?

Call, or text a photo of the wall and we will tell you what we are looking at.

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