Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Germantown, WI
Germantown Basements, Built to Stay Dry.
Germantown grew fast, and many of its homes are now old enough for their basements to need attention. Basement Specialists helps keep them dry and solid.
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Serving Germantown Since 1981
Growing Neighborhoods on Heavy Clay
Germantown, in Washington County, grew quickly from the 1970s through the 2000s, with subdivision after subdivision of ranches, two-stories and homes with large basements. Most have poured concrete walls and sump systems that were installed when the homes were built.
Those homes sit on heavy clay, often on lots that were graded during construction. Filled soil can settle under garages, stoops and corners, and clay holds water against the walls every spring.
We'll check your basement, your sump system and the grading around your home, then recommend the fix that fits.
What We See in Germantown
Common Basement Problems in Germantown Homes
Pumps installed with the house are often wearing out now.
Fill soil can compress under garages, stoops and corners.
Shrinkage cracks can leak once the ground is saturated.
Our Services in Germantown
How We Help Germantown Homeowners
Sump PumpsSump Pumps & Battery Backups
Many Germantown sump pumps are original to the home. We replace worn pumps with properly sized ones and add battery backups.
A dependable sump is the backbone of a dry basement in heavy clay.
We test the system before we leave and walk you through how it works, so you know your Germantown basement is protected the next time a storm rolls through.
Sump Pump Details
SettlingSettling & Pier Stabilization
When garages, stoops or corners settle, we find out whether it's still moving and stabilize it.
Piers carry the load to firmer soil when the fill can't.
We'll also look at drainage around your Germantown home, since water is often what started the settling in the first place.
Settling Repair
CracksFoundation Crack Repair
Leaking cracks in poured walls are sealed from inside with injection.
If a crack is widening, we'll check the wall for movement.
Every crack repair starts with measuring and documenting what we see, so you'll know whether it's a one-time fix or part of a bigger issue in your Germantown home.
Crack Repair Details
SeepageFloor & Wall Seepage
Seepage at the floor edge means pressure under the slab. Interior drain tile relieves it.
Only a narrow strip along the walls is opened and patched.
Because the fix relieves the pressure instead of just sealing the surface, the water doesn't simply move to a new spot. Most Germantown homeowners notice the difference after the very next storm.
Seepage SolutionsSeeing Water or Cracks in Your Germantown Basement?
We'll come out, find the cause and give you a free written estimate.
Warning Signs
When to Call Us in Germantown
In Germantown, sump and settling problems are the ones we see most.
- An old or noisy sump pump
- A garage slab pulling away
- A stoop sinking at the house
- Cracks in poured walls
- Water at the floor edge
- Doors starting to stick
- Water after spring thaw
- Soil sloping toward the house
What to Expect
How It Works in Germantown
- 1Call or Request an EstimateTell us what you're seeing and we'll set up a time.
- 2We Find the CauseWe inspect inside and outside to see what's really going on.
- 3You Get It in WritingA clear explanation and a written estimate.
- 4We Fix It RightOur crew completes the work and cleans up.
Germantown Questions
Germantown Basement FAQs
My house isn't that old. Why does my basement leak?
Even newer poured walls crack, and original sump systems wear out. Clay soil keeps steady pressure on the walls.
Why is my garage floor pulling away?
Fill soil under garages can compress over time and let the slab settle.
Can settling be stopped?
Yes. We fix the cause and stabilize the foundation, often with piers.
How long do sump pumps last?
It depends on use. Many original pumps in Germantown homes are due for replacement.
Do you serve all of Germantown?
Yes, every neighborhood.
How do I schedule an estimate?
Call 414-425-0600 or request a free estimate online.
What Homeowners Say
Trusted by Milwaukee-Area Homeowners
“We had Basement Specialists do foundation work for us, they were affordable, completed the work in a timely manner, and did a great job at cleanup. We even had some extra work done around the porch foundation which was reasonable and looks great. We would highly recommend them!!”
“We have used Basement Specialists a couple of times. They have been simply wonderful to work with. To start with, the office is responsive, and they were easy to schedule with. Dale showed up promptly…”
“Just had them do foundation work for us. They did a good job, they did put runners down. Even put some on the basement steps, even after I told them they didn't have to…”
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Let's Keep Your Basement Dry.
We'll check your basement and give you a free written estimate.