Basement water in Bedford Hills
Bedford Hills is a hamlet in the Town of Bedford that grew around a railroad station opened in 1847, then called Bedford Station. It runs from the business area at the station out to farms and estates along Harris, Babbitt and Bedford Center roads and south along Route 117 toward Mount Kisco, at an elevation of about 340 feet.
Homes range from village houses near the station to older farmhouses and estates. Where older houses have stone foundations, drainage is usually the answer for a leaking basement.
The contractor who follows up will look at the basement and walk the property, paying attention to slope, downspouts, window wells and any low spots. Then they give you a written proposal. In this part of Westchester, common fixes include French drains and curtain drains, sump pumps with battery backups and outside work like rerouting downspouts and regrading.
Help them help you: note which walls get wet and how soon after rain, take photos when it happens, and check that gutters are clear. If your house sits on a slope, mention it, along with any stone or block foundation. Walk the yard in a heavy rain if you can do it safely and watch where the water runs, because that is often the best clue to where it ends up.
Ask any contractor working in Bedford Hills for a Westchester County home improvement license number, proof of insurance, a written warranty and a clear plan for where drained water will go. Leave electrical work for pumps to licensed trades.
Nearby areas we also cover: Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Armonk.
Waterproofing requests we take in Bedford Hills
- Basement waterproofing in Bedford Hills
- French drains and curtain drains in Bedford Hills
- Sump pumps and battery backups in Bedford Hills
- Exterior waterproofing in Bedford Hills
- Foundation crack repair in Bedford Hills
- Encapsulation and vapor barriers in Bedford Hills
- Yard drainage and window wells in Bedford Hills
Questions homeowners ask
What does basement waterproofing cost in Bedford Hills?
This Old House puts interior waterproofing at about $3,000 on average and exterior work at roughly $7,000 or more. Slopes, rock and long walls raise the price, so get written estimates.
Who will inspect my basement in Bedford Hills?
A local waterproofing contractor who works in Bedford Hills and the surrounding area. They contact you and give you their own price.
Is a sump pump enough?
A pump only removes water that reaches the pit. Without a drain to collect water along the walls, or outside fixes to reduce the water, a pump alone may not keep the basement dry.
Should I start with gutters and grading?
Yes. Clearing gutters, extending downspouts and making sure soil slopes away cost little and can solve runoff problems on their own.