Wet basements in Edgemont
Edgemont is an unincorporated part of the Town of Greenburgh west of Scarsdale, with the Bronx River Parkway on its eastern edge and the Sprain Brook Parkway as its main highway. It includes Greenville, first developed as summer homes for Manhattan families, and many antique colonial houses.
Older houses may have block or stone foundations and no drain tile, so water finds its way in through many small joints rather than one crack. That usually points to a drainage system rather than a patch. Permits for work in Edgemont go through the Town of Greenburgh.
A contractor who serves Edgemont will contact you, inspect the basement and the outside of the house, and give you a written proposal. Look for one that names where the water gets in and why, then recommends a fix that matches: sealing a crack, extending downspouts and regrading, adding a sump pump, or installing an interior drain.
Before the visit, note which walls get wet, how soon after rain it starts and if you have a sump pump. Check that gutters are clear and downspouts discharge away from the house. Those two steps alone fix some basements and help the contractor see what is left.
Ask any contractor working in Edgemont for their Westchester County home improvement license number, proof of insurance, the warranty in writing and where any pumped water will be discharged. If the walls show long horizontal cracks or bowing, ask for foundation crack repair advice and consider a structural engineer before any waterproofing goes in.
Nearby areas we also cover: Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Yonkers, Ardsley.
Waterproofing requests we take in Edgemont
- Basement waterproofing in Edgemont
- Interior drainage and French drains in Edgemont
- Sump pump installation in Edgemont
- Exterior foundation waterproofing in Edgemont
- Foundation crack repair in Edgemont
- Crawl space encapsulation in Edgemont
- Grading, gutters and window wells in Edgemont
Questions homeowners ask
How much does basement waterproofing cost in Edgemont?
Fixr lists most projects at about $3,000 to $10,000 nationally. A crack injection may cost a few hundred dollars, while exterior excavation can cost much more. Westchester labor rates tend to run above average.
Who will inspect my basement in Edgemont?
A local basement waterproofing contractor who works in Edgemont and nearby towns. They contact you and give you their own written price.
What is the most common cause of basement leaks?
Water pressing against the foundation after heavy rain, made worse by downspouts and grading that put roof water right at the wall. The joint between the floor and the wall is the most common entry point.
Can I fix it myself?
Cleaning gutters, extending downspouts and adding soil so the ground slopes away are reasonable homeowner tasks. Drains, pumps, crack injection and excavation are best left to a contractor.