Service area · Santa Fe County, NM
Basement waterproofing in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe sits at about 7,000 feet in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with snow in winter and monsoon storms in summer. Its adobe and Pueblo Revival homes are particularly sensitive to water at the base of walls.
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- Neighborhoods
- Eastside, Canyon Road area, South Capitol, Casa Solana
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What kind of homes and basements does Santa Fe have?
The Eastside and Canyon Road area have historic adobe homes on shallow stone foundations; South Capitol and Casa Solana have mid-century homes; Rancho Viejo has newer frame-and-stucco homes on slabs.
What causes basement and foundation problems in Santa Fe?
Adobe wall erosion
Water at the base of adobe walls erodes them; drainage away from walls is essential.
Monsoon runoff
Summer storms send fast water off roofs and slopes.
Canale discharge
Roof canales that dump water next to walls cause damage; extending discharge helps.
Snowmelt
Winter snow melts against walls and foundations.
Flat roofs and canales
Pueblo-style homes have flat roofs that drain through canales. Clogged or short canales dump water at wall bases; keeping them clear and directing water away protects foundations and adobe.
Which basement services do Santa Fe homeowners need most?
- Yard Drainage, Grading & Downspouts in Santa Fe
- Foundation Settlement Repair
- Structural Foundation Crack Repair
- Basement Waterproofing
Also available in Santa Fe: sump pump service, leaking crack repair, and every service on our full list of 19 basement services.
Who serves Santa Fe, and how does a call work?
- Neighborhoods
- Eastside, Canyon Road area, South Capitol, Casa Solana, Tesuque border, Rancho Viejo
- County / state
- Santa Fe County, New Mexico
What do Santa Fe homeowners ask most?
How do I protect an adobe home from water?
Keep water away from wall bases with grading and extended canales, and avoid cement stucco that traps moisture in adobe.
Does New Mexico license contractors?
Yes, through the Construction Industries Division.
Do Santa Fe historic districts restrict exterior repairs?
Historic district review may apply to exterior changes; check with the city before work.
Why is the base of my Santa Fe adobe wall crumbling?
Moisture wicking up from wet soil or splashing from canales erodes adobe. Improving drainage and using breathable lime or mud plasters helps.
Where can I verify this information about Santa Fe, NM?
- 1NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near Santa Fe, NM.
- 2USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Santa Fe, NM.
- 3U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFactsHousing and population facts for Santa Fe, NM, including the age of local housing stock.
- 4FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Santa Fe, NM is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
What should Santa Fe homeowners read before calling?
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