Basement water in Pocantico Hills
Pocantico Hills is a small hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, about 2.5 square miles, almost completely surrounded by the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. The Rockefeller family estate, Kykuit, sits on the highest ground nearby, and the hamlet's fire district counts only a few hundred households.
Many homes here are older, set among woods and hills, and some were built for estate workers. Old foundations on sloped wooded lots tend to take on water from runoff, and leaves clog gutters quickly in fall.
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 Pocantico 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: Briarcliff Manor, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown.
Waterproofing requests we take in Pocantico Hills
- Basement waterproofing in Pocantico Hills
- French drains and curtain drains in Pocantico Hills
- Sump pumps and battery backups in Pocantico Hills
- Exterior waterproofing in Pocantico Hills
- Foundation crack repair in Pocantico Hills
- Encapsulation and vapor barriers in Pocantico Hills
- Yard drainage and window wells in Pocantico Hills
Questions homeowners ask
What does basement waterproofing cost in Pocantico 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 Pocantico Hills?
A local waterproofing contractor who works in Pocantico 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.