Why Basement Leaks

Stains of water on the walls and pools of water on the floor are two common indicators that there is a water leak in the basement. The pressure brought on by the presence of water in the soil around the foundation is the most common factor in the development of leaks in basements.

Where do water problems in basements originate?

Leaks in the basement can originate from virtually anywhere in the walls or floors, including through cracks, around pipes, and entryway points from the outside.

How come whenever it rains, water always seems to get into my basement?

Cracks in the foundation walls or floor of your home are one of the most common entry points for water into a basement. Rainwater has the potential to enter the structure through any joints that exist where the poured concrete floor meets the wall. Cracks in the mortar joints of the foundation walls are yet another way that precipitation could make its way into your basement.

What could be causing water to seep into my basement during the winter?

The heat causes the snow that has accumulated to melt, which in turn causes moisture to accumulate in the space between the soil and the foundation. Even though it is winter, the accumulation of moisture in your basement will eventually cause it to leak, as you have read previously.

Is it possible for water to seep through the concrete floor of a basement?

There is a possibility that water from the ground around your home's foundation could seep up through the concrete floor, rendering any material it comes into contact with soggy and possibly damaged.               

                                                                                                                                            How often does water get into basements?

Within ten to fifteen years of being built, the majority of newly constructed houses will, somewhere in the basement, spring a leak. A moisture problem can be found in more than sixty percent of the basements in existing homes. Mold and fungus growth can be found in approximately 38 percent of basements that have moisture issues.