An interior waterproofing or drainage system will help resolve a wet or leaky basement. The internal drainage system is typically installed if there is minimal access or water coming up from underneath the foundation. The internal drainage system has a few benefits external waterproofing does not. First, the cost is significantly reduced because external excavation is not required. Secondly, if the water is coming up from under the floor an external weeping tile will not catch the water before it enters the floor from underneath. Read more about interior waterproofing.

If you have a wet basement and water is coming through the walls, exterior waterproofing may be the solution for you. When considering an external solution you need to consider a few things: Is there easy access for excavation; are there any obstacles such as fences, AC units or porches / decks? One thing to realize when approaching a leaky basement externally is that everything along the side of the foundation will have to be removed or relocated. Read more about exterior waterproofing.

If you have a wet basement and water is coming through the walls, exterior waterproofing may be the solution for you. When considering an external solution you need to consider a few things: Is there easy access for excavation; are there any obstacles such as fences, AC units or porches / decks? One thing to realize when approaching a leaky basement externally is that everything along the side of the foundation will have to be removed or relocated. Read more about exterior waterproofing.