Outside Excavation & Less Costly Alternatives To Basement Water Problems
Outside Water Deflection In Place of Total Excavation
Kinetic Basement Tip - Most outside major excavation is costly and unsuccessful. It can even make your problem worse. If done improperly, disturbing the soil next to your foundation can allow an influx of water to make contact with the structure. KBS offers many alternatives to major excavation which are less expensive and in many cases, more successful. Let the hydrology experts help you save frustration & money!
If a full excavation is necessary AND if the application or environment is perfect for it, Kinetic Basement has the experience to perform one. However there are hundreds of solutions that may be a better alternative to your water situation. These are just a few:
- Ditches, colverts and piping
- Running gutters underground and away from your home
- Retaining walls
- Repitching Yard
- Grading dirt up against foundation
- Dry wells - outside pumps
- Window wells and covers
Backfill - Yard grading
- Pitching dirt next to foundation gets water away!
- Common failure in home sale inspections
Gutters
Home gutters are a must, but proper installation is even more important. Improper installation can cause problems and headaches. Basement water professionals know how to get the water at least 15 feet away from home without those ugly pipes running across your yard.
Window Wells/Windows
Kinetic installs both metal and vinyl double pain windows along with the wells. This lets in light and keeps out water on windows subterranean or less than 6” above ground to top of window.
- Excavation draining available
- Low spots/Puddling
- Retaining Walls
- Water Retention
Excavation
Sometimes minor excavation and site work can fix big problems. Let our experts give you a free estimate on any outside water problem that may be the cause of your home's troubles before you invest a fortune in major outside excavation.