Common Problems
Many homeowners experience issues with moisture and water in their basements. While it may be easy to ignore, surface-level dampness is often a symptom of deeper environmental issues, such as hydrostatic pressure from oversaturated groundwater pushing against your foundation.
Wet Basement
Whether it’s wall seepage, floor cracks, or standing puddles, a wet basement can lead to expensive damage to appliances and personal belongings while compromising the home's value.
Wood Rot
Continuous exposure to high humidity leads to rotting floor joists and beams. This weakens the skeleton of your home and creates hazardous conditions for the entire structure.
Indoor Air Quality
Musty odors and damp air are signs of mold and mildew growth. Since air in the basement eventually travels upstairs, poor air quality below-grade affects the health of your entire family.
Gutter Drainage
Clogged or improperly sized gutters dump thousands of gallons of water directly next to your foundation. This oversaturates the soil and is the leading cause of basement leaks.
Why trust Marcum with your basement?
Because we're experts. With years of experience, our trained specialists understand that their ultimate job is to make your home whole again by fixing the root cause of the leak.
Because we're easy to work with. We handle the heavy lifting with a streamlined installation process. Most systems are installed in just one day, allowing you to return to enjoying your home immediately.
Because we're transparent. We provide clear answers about your home with free inspections and fully transferable warranties that protect your investment for years to come.
Our Solutions
We believe in fixing it right the first time using industry-leading technology designed to keep your basement dry all the time.
Interior Drainage Systems
A non-clogging drainage track installed along the perimeter of your basement floor to intercept water at the wall-floor joint and direct it safely to a sump pump.
Sump Pump Systems
High-performance pumps equipped with airtight floor drains and battery backups to protect your home from flooding even during a power outage.
Energy-Efficient Dehumidifiers
Self-draining systems that regulate humidity levels to prevent mold growth, eliminate musty odors, and improve overall air quality.
Wall Vapor Barriers
A durable, 100% waterproof barrier that seals basement walls to prevent moisture intrusion, humidity, and mold growth.
Downspout Extensions
Custom-installed extensions that carry roof water far away from the foundation, preventing the soil saturation that leads to basement leaks.
Testimonials
Read what our customers have to say.
The peace of mind I have now is priceless. We’ve had basement leaks for years, but Marcum’s waterproofing system finally fixed the issue for good. The crew was respectful of my home and left everything cleaner than they found it. If you want the job done right the first time, this is the company to call.
Basement Waterproofing FAQs
Find answers to common questions about basement waterproofing.
Mechanical failure or insufficient pump capacity are common causes; our systems include backups for extra protection.
Yes, interior waterproofing is significantly less invasive and more cost-effective than a full exterior excavation.
Most professional waterproofing installations are completed in a single day.
Our systems are designed specifically not to clog with soil or sediment over time, ensuring permanent protection.