Basement Water Issues

Sometimes there is an above grade penetration of water, due to a caulking or tuck pointing issue, and you'll need basement waterproofing services in Michigan. Any water that penetrates the veneer of the house will run down the back side of the siding and appear at the sill-plate juncture in the basement. 

The surest way to verify which of these two "spillover" problems you have is to water test by running a hose on the ground on a dry day. If water comes in, it is a below-grade problem. If water does not come in your basement, then it is an above grade problem that will require caulking, tuck pointing or possibly roofing repairs.

The basement in Michigan is a valuable part of your home and is designed to be dry, usable space, whether as a finished recreation room, a workshop, or simply a safe storage area. Once a leak in Michigan homes occurs however, its usefulness and value is very limited - fortunately permanent solutions are available for all seepage problems.