There are many causes of basement dampness with seepage, capillary action and condensation being the most common. If your basement is wet all the time, not only when it storms, it is probably due to seepage from hydrostatic pressure from external groundwater. If it is wet periodically when it storms, it is probably due to runoff from the roof or surrounding grade. If it is damp during the humid months, it is due to condensation. Each of these situations requires a different solution. The first thing to do is to determine which applies, that will tell you where to focus your attention to solve the problem.

If you have problems with dampness it’s covered on Page 3 and in Section L – Page 39 and Section S – Page 54 of The Home Waterproofers Manual – Home Waterproofing A to Z. I’ve used this same knowledge every day to fix water problems. It will work for you too. You can get the problem fixed fast, at low cost and have a dry, healthy and livable home again. Don’t put yourself at the mercy of high priced waterproofers. You can save thousands of dollars and many headaches by learning what is going on first.

You can save thousands of dollars and many headaches by learning what is going on first. Often what looks like an expensive and serious problem may not be. Once the problem is explained, solving it is just common sense. I’ve used the knowledge I’ve put in The Home Waterproofers Manual – Home Waterproofing A to Z every day to fix water problems. It will work for you too.

But remember, when dealing with salesmen, in the waterproofing business it’s “buyer beware”. Most get a percentage of the sale and don’t consider it their job to save you money. They charge as much as they can. If they see a problem that can be fixed at low cost, or one that has a simple solution, they won’t mention it, but will only talk about “preventing serious damage” and try to scare you into signing a big contract.