Exceptional Foundation Waterproofing Services in Lafayette

Part of making sure a foundation stays intact is keeping underground water from putting undue pressure on it. This kind of pressure causes cracks, which turn into leaks and leave homeowners with soggy basements and crawl spaces. Waterproofing in Lafayette is a vital part of our business and is used to correct and prevent foundational problems.

Our contractors are trained and certified in all areas of foundation waterproofing which includes basements and crawl spaces. We apply specialized waterproofing treatments to both concrete slab and pier & beam foundations using unique methods based on the structure.

Did you know that we also waterproof commercial foundations? Your business property is just as important as your residence and needs proper care to continue safely functioning. Lafayette Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Pros have the most competitive rates in the state and want to give you a FREE estimate today! Call now to schedule your waterproofing service. 

Your Lafayette basement should not look like a body of water, and if it does, you probably need professional waterproofing services. There are many reasons why your basement is flooding, but these are the most common:

• Cracks in basement/foundation walls
• Problems with floor drains
• Leaky egress windows
• Underperforming or broken sump pumps

The key to successfully waterproofing your basement is finding out what is causing the leaks to occur. After a thorough inspection, we'll repair the source of the leaks and then get started on preventative waterproofing measures, which can include sump pump installation, French drain installation, or applying special waterproof paint to the basement floors and walls.

Do you have questions about basement waterproofing? Call or email Lafayette Foundation Repair & Waterproofing Pros today for a free consultation.

Having a crawl space is a great thing because it allows homeowners to utilize the area for storage. However, if there are no waterproofing measures taken for your Lafayette crawl space, it can become bogged down with standing water, infested with mold, and produce offensive odors that seep into your home. Here's how we can waterproof your crawl space so that it never gives you any problems:

• Dehumidifier installation
• Sump pump installation
• Encapsulation - seals the crawl space completely off
• Partial vapor barrier installation - seals the crawl space walls, floor, and ceiling off but leaves the entrance open

If your crawl space has seen better days and needs some serious intervention by our crawl space waterproofing experts, call us now to set up a FREE inspection and estimate. We'll have your space dry and fully functional in no time.

French drain installation in Lafayette is an excellent way to waterproof your foundation. It involves burning a pipe with small holes in it under the ground and covering it with stones. This pipe, generally made from PVC, directs underground water away from your foundation.

What does that mean? Well, your foundation will not be subject to the pressures of excess water pushing against it after heavy rainfall. Water that pushes against the foundation causes the concrete to crack, and those cracks turn into leaks, and that's when you start seeing flooding in your basement and crawl space.

Our contractors will assess your landscape and determine the best place to install the French drain. Don't worry; we will not tear up your lawn. In fact, the stones used to cover the underground pipe look neat and attractive. If you'd like to learn more about the French drain and its origin, please visit our blog.

The best way to rid your basement or crawl space of standing water is through sump pump installation in Lafayette. When our team comes across a flooded basement, the first thing we do is set up a sump pump and quickly flush the water from the area.

Depending on the size of the basement and the amount of water present, we may have to use two or more sump pumps. Once the water is gone, we can then investigate the foundation to determine how and why the flooding happened in the first place and make the appropriate repairs.

We will then leave the new sump pump(s) installed in the basement to prevent further flooding during heavy rainstorms. You'll know the pump is working because it instantly turns on when water is detected. Is your basement a good candidate for sump pump installation? Call us today, and we'll tell you during a FREE inspection.