Basement & Crawl Space Waterproofing in Lubbock, TX

Signs of a water problem

• Water stains, damp patches or a white powder on basement walls.
• Puddles against the foundation that are still there a day after rain.
• A wet or musty crawl space.
• Cracks that leak or darken when it rains.
• Mildew on stored boxes or the bottom of walls.

Where the water comes from in Lubbock

Lubbock gets about 18 inches of rain a year, but it often comes in heavy spring thunderstorms rather than steady rain. Gutters overflow, and water runs toward the house wherever the yard slopes the wrong way. The city also has many playa lakes that collect stormwater. If your home sits on low ground, water can stay around the foundation longer after a storm.

Waterproofing options

Outside: regrading the yard, gutter and downspout extensions, and French drains. See drainage and grading.

Basements: sealing leaking cracks, an interior drain with a sump pump, and wall coatings for dampness.

Crawl spaces: a vapor barrier or full encapsulation, plus a drain or sump where water collects. See crawl space repair.

Waterproofing or foundation repair?

Waterproofing stops the water. If walls are already bowing, floors slope or cracks keep growing, the structure may need repair as well. A specialist can tell you which one you need, or whether you need both. Read more about crack repair and foundation repair.