# Basement Leak Repair | NowDry Waterproofing | Waterford ## WATERFORD, MI Waterford sits in the lakes area and the water table here is high. Groundwater matters more in Waterford than in almost anywhere else we work. Water in a basement is rarely only a basement problem — it feeds mold in the air upstairs and, given long enough, weakens the ground your foundation rests on. NowDry has worked on Waterford basements for more than 25 years. We are family-owned, licensed and insured, and we cover Waterford, Clarkston and the surrounding lakes. You get a straight answer about what is wrong, a written fixed price, and a lifetime transferable warranty on the work. Schedule a Consultation ## NowDry area of service Basement waterproofing and foundation repair across Southeast Michigan. Here is where we work. -  Southeast Michigan -  Genesee County, MI -  Livingston County, MI -  Oakland County, MI -  Metro Detroit, MI -  Grand Blanc, MI -  Fenton, MI -  Holly, MI -  Holly, MI – Basement Waterproofing -  Holly, MI – Basement Leak Repair -  Brighton, MI -  Brighton, MI – Wet Basement Repair -  Ferndale, MI -  Ferndale, MI – Basement Leak Repair -  Waterford, MI -  White Lake, MI -  Highland Township, MI -  Burton, MI -  Byron, MI -  Commerce, MI -  Farmington Hills, MI -  Flint Township, MI -  Goodrich, MI -  Linden, MI -  Milford, MI -  Novi, MI -  Ortonville, MI -  Owosso, MI -  South Lyon, MI -  Swartz Creek, MI -  West Bloomfield, MI -  Wixom, MI Make sure your home is on solid ground. Contact us for a free foundation repair estimate. Get My Estimate ## Waterford Basement Waterproofing Services A wet basement in Waterford almost always comes down to one of three things. Water pushing through the wall. Water coming up where the wall meets the floor. Or a sump pump that cannot keep up with a heavy rain. We work out which one you have before quoting anything. Then we fix the cause rather than the symptom. That might be an interior drain tile line, an exterior system, a new pump with battery backup, or a crack injection. Most jobs are some combination. Here is what we handle: -  Leak Detection and Repair: We quickly identify and repair basement leaks, offering customized solutions to prevent water damage. -  Drain Tile Installation: Our effective drain tile systems redirect water away from your foundation, preventing buildup around basement walls. -  Sump Pump Solutions: We provide state-of-the-art sump pump installation and maintenance to keep your basement dry, even during heavy rain or floods. -  Basement Wall Repair: Our experts assess and repair cracked basement walls, enhancing your home's structural integrity. -  Foundation Services: We address issues impacting your home's stability with specialized foundation repair, preserving your property's structural integrity. -  Bowing Walls and Crack Correction: We offer dedicated services to rectify bowing walls and cracks in your basement, with customized solutions based on the issue's severity. -  Basement Transformation: We combine effective waterproofing with aesthetic refinishing services to turn your basement into a functional and comfortable living space. Every job carries a lifetime transferable warranty, so it moves with the house if you sell. Inspections are free, and we will tell you when you do not need us. Call (810) 343-4789 . ## Efficient Basement Refinishing Specialists Waterford, MI Once a basement is dry, it is simply square footage you are not using. We finish basements across Waterford: framing, flooring, paneled walls, drop ceilings and lighting. We waterproof first, every time. Finishing over a basement that still takes water only hides the damage until it reaches your new drywall. In 25 years we have torn out enough of other people's work to be firm about that order. ## Well Reviewed By Waterford & Southeast Michigan Residents These are the questions Waterford homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, check our full FAQ page or call and ask. WHAT CAUSES BASEMENT WATER PROBLEMS IN MICHIGAN HOMES? Four things, mostly. Heavy rain and spring snowmelt saturate the soil. Groundwater rises. Gutters and downspouts drop water right against the foundation instead of away from it. Then the wet soil presses on the wall, and that pressure is what forces water through cracks and through the joint where the wall meets the floor. Waterford sits in the lakes area with a high water table, so the groundwater part matters more here than in most of the state. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BASEMENT NEEDS WATERPROOFING? Look for a musty smell, chalky white patches on the block, water stains along the floor joint, standing water after a storm, or new cracks. That white powder is efflorescence, and it means water is moving through the block and leaving minerals behind. If your sump pump runs nonstop in heavy rain, or you have had water more than once, that is a drainage problem rather than bad luck. It will not fix itself. WHAT WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS DO YOU OFFER? Interior drain tile, exterior waterproofing, sump pumps with battery backup, foundation crack injection and moisture control. Which one you need depends entirely on where the water is getting in, so we look first and quote after. Most Waterford homes we see need interior drain tile and a pump that can actually keep up with a high water table. IS BASEMENT WATERPROOFING A PERMANENT SOLUTION? The drainage system is. Installed properly, interior drain tile and a correctly sized pump last decades, and our work carries a lifetime transferable warranty that moves with the house if you sell. The upkeep is small: keep the gutters clear, keep the discharge line open and unfrozen, and test the pump twice a year. Be straight with yourself about one thing though — a pump is a mechanical part and will eventually need replacing. The drainage system around it will not. ## Contact NowDry for Quality Basement Waterproofing Services in Waterford, MI We keep basements dry across Waterford. Sometimes that means a full drain tile system. Sometimes it is one crack, a new pump, or foundation work. We will tell you which one you actually need, and if you do not need us we will say that too. Inspections are free, prices are written and fixed, and every job carries a lifetime transferable warranty. Call (810) 343-4789 .