Basement water in Yorktown Heights
Yorktown Heights is a hamlet in the Town of Yorktown, which covers about 40 square miles of hills, farmland and neighborhoods in northern Westchester. The town was first settled in 1683, and Pine's Bridge on the Croton River was guarded during the Revolution. IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center is here.
Like most of northern Westchester, Yorktown is hilly and wooded. Older poured and block foundations commonly seep at the floor joint, and hillside lots take runoff on uphill walls.
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 Yorktown Heights 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: Millwood, Shrub Oak, Mohegan Lake, Cortlandt Manor.
Waterproofing requests we take in Yorktown Heights
- Basement waterproofing in Yorktown Heights
- French drains and curtain drains in Yorktown Heights
- Sump pumps and battery backups in Yorktown Heights
- Exterior waterproofing in Yorktown Heights
- Foundation crack repair in Yorktown Heights
- Encapsulation and vapor barriers in Yorktown Heights
- Yard drainage and window wells in Yorktown Heights
Questions homeowners ask
What does basement waterproofing cost in Yorktown Heights?
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 Yorktown Heights?
A local waterproofing contractor who works in Yorktown Heights 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.