06/21/2026
Foundation Waterproofing & Drainage Project
Had a customer give us a call because they were having foundation water issues and needed drainage installed. We got the foundation excavated and exposed so the waterproofing and drainage could be completed correctly.
The customer asked if they could handle the waterproofing themselves. We said absolutely. At the end of the day, it's your project and we're here to help however we can.
Well, this is a perfect example of something we say all the time:
What's more expensive than a good contractor? A bad one.
Unfortunately, the waterproofing wasn't completed correctly, no drainage system was installed, no drainage stone was placed, and the footer itself was poured rough, out of square, and uneven, making it nearly impossible to properly scrape and prep the foundation wall.
These are all things that should have been addressed during the process, but now we're back to make it right.
The foundation is dug out, exposed, and ready for us to come back, install the drainage system, waterproof it correctly, and get this thing finished up the way it should have been done from the start.
Sometimes doing it twice costs a whole lot more than doing it right the first time.
📞 Give American Dirt Works a call if you're dealing with foundation leaks, drainage issues, or standing water around your home.
513-668-2184