Basement Waterproofing in Niles, OH

Basements in Niles homes

Many homes are early to mid-1900s with block, brick or stone basements.

Mortar erosion and old clay drain tile let water in along walls and the floor joint.

Homes near Mosquito Creek and the Mahoning River can see higher groundwater in wet seasons.

Additions and porches built on shallower footings can settle away from the main foundation, opening gaps where water enters.

Parts of Niles near the creek and the river sit on lower ground where the water table rises in spring, pushing water up through floor cracks.

Many Niles houses from the 1940s and 1950s have hollow block walls that fill with water and bow under freeze-thaw pressure.

Often. Interior drainage and a sump pump relieve pressure under the slab.

Yes, by repointing with compatible mortar.

The porch may be settling on its own footing. It should be assessed and sealed so water doesn't run into the foundation.

High groundwater pushes up under the slab. An interior drain with a sump pump relieves that pressure.