Waterproofing services in Lancaster County
From fieldstone farmhouse cellars to poured basements in newer neighborhoods, here is what each type of work involves.
Pick the problem that sounds most like yours. Each page explains what the work is, the signs that point to it, why it comes up in Lancaster County and what drives the cost.
- Stone foundation repairRepointing, parging and rebuilding loose sections of fieldstone and rubble-stone cellar walls with mortar that suits old masonry.
- Interior perimeter drainsA drain channel set in the floor along the walls that collects seepage before it spreads and sends it to a sump.
- Sump pump systemsPits, pumps, check valves, battery backups and discharge lines routed so the water does not come straight back.
- Exterior excavation waterproofingDigging down the outside of the wall to add a membrane, footing drain and better backfill where the yard allows it.
- Basement moisture and mold controlDehumidifiers, vapor barriers in dirt-floor cellars and crawl spaces, and cleanup advice for musty basements.
Not sure which one you need? That is normal. The company you are connected with will inspect first and explain what it recommends.