UnderCover: Waterproofing and Underpinning Secrets: Episode 14 💧 Common Waterproofing Mistakes and Avoidance Strategies
Update: 2025-10-08
Description
98% of basements get water damage. Average claim: $13,954. Most is preventable. The 7 mistakes turning small issues into financial disasters.
7 Mistakes:
- Ignoring signs (musty smell, efflorescence): $250 fix becomes $2,000-10,000
- DIY patching: Redirects pressure, doesn't solve it
- No maintenance: $200/year vs $10,500-76,000 failure
- Bad drainage: Need 6" slope, downspouts 6-10 feet away
- Interior-only fixes: Bailing vs plugging the leak
- Draining too fast: Remove 1/3 depth/day max or walls collapse
- No assessment: Hidden moisture needs pro detection
The Math:Proactive (20 years): $19,400Reactive (20 years): $44,000+
Protect with comprehensive basement waterproofing systems, interior drainage solutions, and exterior foundation protection.
Guide: Common Waterproofing Mistakes
DGI: 647-483-2455
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