Basement & Crawl Space Waterproofing
Stop Water Before It Gets In

It depends on the size of the job, the method, and where the water is getting in. Most projects run from a few hundred dollars for a single crack to the low five figures for a full drainage system or crawl space encapsulation. These are ballparks, not a quote. You get an exact written price after a free inspection, and financing is available.

Interior waterproofing handles water after it reaches the wall. We put a drain along the inside base of the wall and send the water to a sump pump that takes the pressure off. It is reliable, less messy, and works for most wet basements. Exterior waterproofing stops water before it touches the wall. We dig down to the base and add a waterproof layer and drain board on the outside. It is the strongest fix for leaking or bowing walls, but it costs more. Many homes do best with both.

For most homes with a dirt or vented crawl space, yes. An open crawl space pulls in ground moisture and damp air. That rots the wood, feeds mold, and pushes musty air upstairs. About half the air you breathe up top comes from below. Our crawl space encapsulation seals the floor and walls with a heavy liner, adds drainage and a dehumidifier, and turns it into a clean, dry space. Most homeowners see less humidity, fewer pests, cleaner air, and lower energy bills.

If you have an interior drain, yes. The drain catches the water and the pump sends it away from your house. We strongly suggest a battery backup too. The heaviest storms often knock out the power, which is exactly when you need the pump most. Without a backup, a storm can flood the basement even with a system in place. We size the pump to your home and add a backup so it keeps running when the power goes out.

Mold and musty smells come from too much moisture, so the only real fix is removing the water. Waterproofing does that. It drains the water, takes the pressure off, seals the space, and keeps the air dry enough that mold cannot grow. In a crawl space, sealing it and adding a dehumidifier works really well on the musty smell that drifts upstairs. If mold is already growing, we handle the mold cleanup as part of the job, so you are not sealing a problem in.

Usually not. Most policies cover sudden accidents, like a burst pipe. They treat groundwater, a high water table, and ongoing leaks as upkeep, which is on the homeowner. That is the main difference between waterproofing and emergency water damage cleanup. Since insurance rarely pays for it, we give you a clear written price up front and offer financing on larger jobs. And fixing the water now is almost always cheaper than the mold and structural repairs it causes later.

Most interior drain and sump jobs take one to three days. It depends on how long the wall is and whether we have to cut and re-pour concrete. Crawl space sealing usually takes two to four days, based on the size and how much cleanup is needed first. Digging and sealing from outside takes the longest, and weather can affect it. After the inspection, you get a firm start date with your written price.

Yes. Since insurance rarely covers waterproofing, we offer financing on larger jobs. You can fix the problem now and pay over time, instead of letting it get worse. We go over your options during the free inspection, along with a written, itemized price so you know exactly what you are paying for. Carolina Pro Restoration is a BBB-accredited business, licensed in both South Carolina and North Carolina.