FAQ
Questions and answers
Short answers, with a link where a full page exists.
About this service
Who answers when I call?
An independent waterproofing company that covers your area, or someone who puts you through to one. How it works has the full sequence.
Is this the number for a basement that is flooding right now?
No. Water that needs pumping out today is work for a water damage company, and a burst pipe is work for a plumber. Call here about keeping ground water and rain out afterwards.
Do you handle commercial buildings?
No. The service is for people who own the house they are calling about.
Do you repair foundations?
No. Cracks are covered here only as a way water gets in. A wall that is bowing or a house that is settling needs a structural engineer or a foundation contractor.
About the work
Basement or crawl space: is the fix the same?
No. Basements are usually dealt with by a drain at the floor edge or work on the outside of the wall. Crawl spaces are dealt with by drainage and a sealed liner. The services page lists each.
Do I need a sump pump?
If water collects below floor level and cannot run away downhill, yes. Sump pump installation explains the parts.
What is the difference between a vapor barrier and encapsulation?
A vapor barrier is a loose sheet on the soil. Encapsulation seals the sheet to the walls, closes the vents and dries the air. More on encapsulation.
Can waterproofing be done in the rainy season?
Interior work, yes. Digging outside is harder in saturated ground. A wet-weather visit does have one advantage: the company sees the problem while it is happening.
Rules and paperwork
Does waterproofing need a permit in Tigard?
Some of it can, such as new drain lines or electrical work for a pump. Ask the company which permits apply and who applies. The Tigard guide lists who approves what.
How do I check a contractor in Oregon?
Search the Construction Contractors Board's records by license number. Choosing a company walks through it.
Will my home insurance pay for waterproofing?
Ask your insurer. Clean Water Services notes that most homeowner policies do not cover flooding.
Why is there no price on this website?
Because the companies set their own, and each house is different. What affects the price explains what moves it.
Ready to have someone look at it?
Describe what you are seeing and where in the house it is. The company on the phone will tell you whether it is work they take on and when they could come out.
Get a waterproofing company on the phone
For homeowners with water coming into a basement or crawl space, or a yard that drains toward the house.
Call (503) 555-0120Calls can be recorded. Read how the referral is paid for and what happens to your details.