Basement waterproofing in Chippewa Falls
Waterproofing and foundation repair for Chippewa Falls, one of the valley's oldest towns, upriver from Eau Claire.
Chippewa Falls is the seat of Chippewa County and had 14,731 residents at the 2020 census. A sawmill at the falls on the Chippewa River drew settlers in the 1840s, and the city incorporated in 1869. Its lumber era lasted until the big mill closed in 1911.
Older housing stock
That long history means a lot of older houses. Many homes in the neighborhoods around downtown have stone, brick or early concrete block foundations. These basements were built to stay mostly dry, not finished, and they often lack exterior waterproofing and footing drains. Seepage through mortar joints, damp walls and musty air are common, and some walls have bowed after a century of freeze and thaw.
Hills and river flats
Parts of Chippewa Falls sit on slopes above the river, where runoff from uphill lots can be the main source of basement water. Homes on the flats near the river deal more with groundwater.
Common Chippewa Falls jobs
- Repointing and sealing stone and brick foundations
- Interior drain tile in older basements without footing drains
- Bracing bowed block walls
- Redirecting runoff on hillside lots
Chippewa Falls handles its own building permits, so ask your contractor to confirm what the city requires for your project.
Common questions
Can an old stone foundation be waterproofed?
Usually it can be made much drier. Repointing with a mortar suited to old masonry, interior drainage and a sump, and fixing grading outside are typical steps.
Do you cover Chippewa Falls?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a company that serves Chippewa Falls.
Services in Chippewa Falls
- Basement waterproofingFind where the water is getting in and stop it, from inside, outside or both.
- Interior drain tile and sump pumpsCollect water at the footing and pump it away, with a sump sized and backed up for spring melt.
- Foundation crack repairSeal leaking cracks in poured walls and repair failing mortar joints in block and stone.
- Basement wall bracingStabilize block or poured walls that are bowing, leaning or cracked horizontally.
- Window wells and egress windowsStop leaky window wells and add code-compliant egress windows for basement bedrooms.
Nearby areas
Water on the basement floor, a damp wall or a sump that won't quit?
Call now and a local waterproofing company will help you find where the water is coming from.