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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident
Or as mentioned above a drainage system would fix the actual problem.
No matter how little or great the water problem is a proper drainage system is the fix to the problem. Sealers like dry lock and others don’t actually address the problem they might fix the result. You will still have the water it just can’t get in.
You need to get the water coming off your roof as far away from the house as possible.
Sometimes gutters will be all you need. We live in a house built in 1790 (hate this house) and we have seepage. I installed gutters and it took care of most of the problem.
The true fix is something you can do yourself without too much trouble. You would want to rent a small tractor with a bachhoe but it really isn't all that hard to do if you have the time and ability.
Do a search, the fix is called a French drainage system.
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i'll second the gutters we install gutters on home's in the area with great results. Seamless Aluminum gutters with shields are very effective. These products have come along way. good luck