Foundation and waterproofing work in Wauwatosa
Much of Wauwatosa was built between the 1920s and the 1950s, and most of those houses still stand on their original foundations. Some are poured, many are block, and they've spent close to a century in wet clay and hard frost. Owners in Tosa also love their basements, so a lot of them are finished, with rec rooms, offices and guest spaces. On streets near the Menomonee River, groundwater and heavy summer storms add pressure, and a basement that stayed dry for years can start showing water at the floor joint or a wall crack.
Old walls call for a careful look first. We check whether the wall is moving, how it was built, and where the water enters, then plan the fix. Cracks get sealed, and bowing walls get carbon fiber straps or steel beams. For water we install interior drain tile to a sump pump with battery backup, or waterproof from outside down to the footing when the lot allows. Wall sealing, vapor barrier and egress windows round it out. When the City of Wauwatosa requires a permit, we pull it.
