Wet basements in Yonkers
Yonkers runs from the Hudson River east to the Bronx River and calls itself the City of Seven Hills. The Saw Mill River crosses the city to meet the Hudson downtown. Homes range from large older houses on the hills to multifamily buildings near downtown.
Contractors working in Yonkers need a City of Yonkers license, separate from the Westchester County license. Hillside homes take runoff against uphill walls, and homes in the river valleys deal with higher groundwater.
A contractor who serves Yonkers 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 Yonkers 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: Edgemont, Crestwood, Mount Vernon, Hastings-on-Hudson.
Waterproofing requests we take in Yonkers
- Basement waterproofing in Yonkers
- Interior drainage and French drains in Yonkers
- Sump pump installation in Yonkers
- Exterior foundation waterproofing in Yonkers
- Foundation crack repair in Yonkers
- Crawl space encapsulation in Yonkers
- Grading, gutters and window wells in Yonkers
Questions homeowners ask
How much does basement waterproofing cost in Yonkers?
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 Yonkers?
A local basement waterproofing contractor who works in Yonkers 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.