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House Exterior Waterproofing

Waterproofing a House Exterior in Lexington, KY

For foundations taking water around the full perimeter rather than at one wall.

When the whole perimeter is the problem

Sometimes it is not one wall. Where the water table, the grade and the soil are all working against a house, treating one elevation just moves the complaint to the next one.

Full perimeter work is a significant project. It is also the version of this job that ends the conversation permanently, which for some homeowners is exactly what they are buying.

Planning around access

Driveways, patios, mature planting, utilities and how close the neighbors are all shape what is possible and what it costs. That gets worked out before you get a number, not during the dig.

The work

Wall coated and boarded
Surface water taken away too
Roof water off the foundation

Common questions

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.

What is the difference between interior and exterior waterproofing, and which do I need?

Interior work accepts that water is going to reach the wall, and gives it somewhere to go: a drain at the footing that carries it to a pump instead of onto your floor. Exterior work digs down along the outside of the wall and stops the water before it ever gets there. Interior costs less and is far less disruptive, and it is what most Lexington houses get. Exterior is the answer when the wall itself is the problem. Which one you need comes out of the inspection, not out of a phone call.

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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