Basement Waterproofing in NJ & PA, including Sparta, Hopatcong & West Milford.

How & Where Basements Leak Near Vernon, West Milford, Sparta

Any good basement waterproofer knows that wet basements come in all shapes and sizes, and no two basement repair jobs are exactly the same.

Fortunately, nearly all basement waterproofing repairs can be accomplished by a professional in a single day, or sometimes two. Smaller jobs, such as installing basement windows or repairing a basement wall crack, can even be done in a couple hours.

Century Masonry and Waterproofing is your local source for professional basement waterproofing contractors in the area. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we serve Vernon, West Milford, Sparta and all surrounding areas. For a FREE wet basement repair quote, call or contact us online today!

Flooding through the Basement Wall-Floor Joint

Water Flooding into a Steubenville through the Wall-Floor JointThe most common way basement water leaks into a home is through the basement wall-floor joint.

Stop the water right at the point where it's causing the problem - along the perimeter of the basement floor. Century Masonry and Waterproofing does this by removing a portion of the basement floor, creating a trench, and filling it with clean stone. On top of this stone, the patented WaterGuard® system, an innovation on old-fashioned French drains and Drain tile, is laid. The system is concreted over, and an extending wall flange creates a 3/8" opening to receive water from the basement walls.

The drain leads the basement water to a sump pump system, which will then discharge it outside through a buried PVC pipe and away from your home.

Leaking Basement Floors

A Scio, OH Basement with Water Pouring up through Floor CracksIf there is leaking from a crack in the basement floor, a drainage system and a sump pump is still the answer.

A lateral line can be installed along the crack, collecting the water and directing it to your sump pump system.

A full perimeter system will be able to prevent most water from entering through the cracks in the first place- your waterproofer may not recommend a lateral line for smaller cracks in the floor for this reason.

Basement Water from Hatchway Doors

Water Pouring into a Hopatcong Basement through Hatchway DoorsA perimeter drainage system can also address water leaking in through basement hatchway doors by collecting it and directing it to your sump pump.

As the drain runs along the bottom of the hatchway stairs, it will reach a grated drain opening that extends along the hatchway entrance.

The water will leak into this grated opening and enter the waterproofing system.

From there, the sump pump will discharge it from the home and send it downhill away from the home.

Leaking Basement Windows

A Leaking Basement Window Repaired with a Covered Basement Window WellIf you're not interested in replacing your basement windows and/or window wells, a drain can be installed that will capture the water as it pools below the basement window, drawing it into the basement through a closed drain, and directing it into the perimeter drain. If replacing the basement windows is an option, you may be interested in new, energy-efficient basement windows.

These can be combined with a covered basement window well that will deflect rain, water, and debris from the basement window opening as well as cold winter wind. The SunHouse™, recommended by Century Masonry and Waterproofing, is also designed to reflect as much sunlight as possible from the outside into your basement space.

Water from Basement Wall Cracks and Pipe Penetrations

A Basement Pipe Penetration in Hanover Later Repaired with a Urethane SealThe natural curing process of concrete can easily create cracks in even new home foundations. And when holes are drilled in basement walls to allow access for pipes, wires, and cables, they often leave an opening large enough to allow water access.

Century Masonry and Waterproofing solves the problem of leaking wall cracks and pipe penetrations by sealing the opening with the FlexiSpan® system. First, the opening is sealed with a special polyurethane polymer. This polymer can expand and shrink with the basement wall, meaning that it will not lose its bond as the concrete swells and shrinks with moisture and temperature.

Over this seal, a foam strip is attached and run down into a small drywall created beneath the basement floor.

The secondary layer of protection is then covered over with another layer of our flexible sealant to give it, and the floor is restored flush. It can also run down into an existing perimeter drainage system.

Failing Water Heaters

A Basement in Cadiz, OH Protected from Water Heater FloodingWater heaters can be expected to fail approximately every 7 years. When they do, the often leak water directly on to the basement floor.

If your basement is finished or used to store valuable items, this water can be a damaging threat.

Century Masonry and Waterproofing recommends surrounding the water heater with a PVC ring, which can either direct water into the perimeter drainage system or be combined with a water-sensitive alarm that will sound off to let you know a leak is occurring.

This is especially relevant in a finished basement, where many valuable items may be ruined by a wet basement system.

Bursting Washing Machine Hoses

Washing Machine Hoses Protect Basements from Flooding in Flushing, OHWashing machine hoses are not designed to take the continuous 60-80 psi of pressure exerted against them at all times.

If they burst, they can shoot out an incredible 650 gallons of water per hour! In fact, there have been cases where Basement Systems dealers have seen water flowing up to the basement windows from broken water heaters!

If you do not shut off your water each time you do the laundry, you're going to be glad that you've installed one that's warrantied to stay strong for 20 years.

Your Local Basement Contractors

When you decide that your basement water problem has to go, Century Masonry and Waterproofing is ready to help. Serving Phillipsburg, Hopatcong, Hackettstown, East Stroudsburg, Newton, Hamilton, Dingman and the surrounding areas in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we're the local contractors you need. For a FREE inspection, written quote, and complimentary 88-page color book on basement waterproofing, call or contact us online today!

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Serving NJ & PA including the Greater West Milford area
Our New Jersey and Pennsylvania Service Area
Cities in Hunterdon County, NJ
Asbury
Bloomsbury
Califon
Glen Gardner
Hampton
High Bridge

Cities in Morris County, NJ
Budd Lake
Dover
Flanders
Hibernia
Kenvil
Lake Hopatcong
Landing
Ledgewood
Long Valley
Mine Hill
Mount Arlington
Netcong
Picatinny Arsenal
Succasunna
Wharton

Cities in Passaic County, NJ
Hewitt
Newfoundland
Oak Ridge
West Milford

Cities in Sussex County, NJ
Andover
Augusta
Branchville
Franklin
Glasser
Glenwood
Greendell
Hamburg
Highland Lakes
Hopatcong
Lafayette
Layton
Mc Afee
Middleville
Montague
Newton
Ogdensburg
Sparta
Stanhope
Stillwater
Stockholm
Sussex
Swartswood
Tranquility
Vernon
Wallpack Center

Cities in Warren County, NJ
Belvidere
Blairstown
Columbia
Delaware
Great Meadows
Hackettstown
Hope
Johnsonburg
Oxford
Phillipsburg
Port Murray
Stewartsville
Washington

Cities in Monroe County, PA
Analomink
Bartonsville
Buck Hill Falls
Canadensis
Cresco
Delaware Water Gap
East Stroudsburg
Henryville
Marshalls Creek
Minisink Hills
Mount Pocono
Mountainhome
Pocono Lake Preserve
Pocono Manor
Pocono Summit
Reeders
Scotrun
Shawnee On Delaware
Skytop
Stroudsburg
Swiftwater
Tannersville

Cities in Northampton County, PA
Bangor
Martins Creek
Mount Bethel
Portland

Cities in Pike County, PA
Bushkill
Dingmans Ferry
Matamoras
Milford
Tamiment

Our Locations:

Century Masonry
753 County Rd 565 #B
Augusta, NJ 07822
1-973-679-8312