Window-well flooding
Snowmelt and storms fill window wells and leak through windows.
Window Well Leak RepairMountain West & Southwest · UT
Basement waterproofing in Utah
Dry, with snowy winters and heavy spring runoff from the Wasatch. Some valley soils are collapsible or expansive, and benches above the Salt Lake Valley have steep slopes.
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What kinds of foundations do homes in Utah have?
Basements are very common along the Wasatch Front, often with window wells.
What basement and foundation problems are most common in Utah?
Which Utah cities have local guides?
Which parts of Utah are covered?
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- Provo
- West Jordan
- Orem
- Ogden
- St. George
What do Utah homeowners ask most?
Why do Utah basements leak through window wells?
Window wells collect snowmelt and rain. A drain at the bottom tied to the footing drain, clean gravel and a well cover usually solve it.
Does a Utah contractor need a license?
Yes, most construction work requires a DOPL contractor license.
Where can I verify this information about Utah?
- 1USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Utah.
- 2FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Utah is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 3NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near Utah.
- 4U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: RadonWhy basements in Utah should be tested for radon, and how sealed sumps fit with mitigation.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
Wet basement or cracked foundation in Utah?
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