Basement water in Cortlandt Manor
Cortlandt Manor is a mostly residential hamlet in the Town of Cortlandt that surrounds Peekskill, east of Montrose and north of Croton-on-Hudson. It shared Peekskill's ZIP code until 1991, when it received its own. The name recalls the Van Cortlandt family's colonial manor, which once took in nearly all of northern Westchester.
Homes spread across hills and valleys, from older farmhouses to subdivisions, so basement problems range from hillside runoff to high groundwater in low spots.
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 Cortlandt Manor 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: Croton-on-Hudson, Mohegan Lake, Montrose, Peekskill.
Waterproofing requests we take in Cortlandt Manor
- Basement waterproofing in Cortlandt Manor
- French drains and curtain drains in Cortlandt Manor
- Sump pumps and battery backups in Cortlandt Manor
- Exterior waterproofing in Cortlandt Manor
- Foundation crack repair in Cortlandt Manor
- Encapsulation and vapor barriers in Cortlandt Manor
- Yard drainage and window wells in Cortlandt Manor
Questions homeowners ask
What does basement waterproofing cost in Cortlandt Manor?
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 Cortlandt Manor?
A local waterproofing contractor who works in Cortlandt Manor 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.