How to Keep Water from Entering Your Home Posted on September 21, 2010 by socialmedia by Water damage is an issue we all try to avoid as homeowners. There are various measures to try and stop the problem from happening, but just because you don’t see water doesn’t mean that it isn’t slowly getting in. There are a few things you may do to help prevent water seepage. “Make sure the grading around the foundation is properly pitched away and also adjacent concrete patios, driveways or sidewalks are pitched away,” said Terry Polinski of A-Advance Water Proofing. With the fall season approaching, leaves and debris in gutters can also be an issue to monitor throughout the season. “Check to see if the rain gutters are clear of any debris and also make sure the downspouts have extensions up to 10 feet away or in confined areas as far away as possible,” added Polinski. If a water issue does arise and you have executed the steps above, you may have a drain tile issue and should have an experienced licensed contractor test the drain tile system to diagnose the problem. Other elements to look for include damp walls and wall discoloration in your basement. For any home related projects, contact your Shorewest, REALTOR to find pre-screened contractors in your area. Tags: Basement, Contractors, Home, Homeowners, Water Proofing Categories: Home Improvement, Real Estate News Comments are closed. Home Property Search Map Search About Me My Listings My Recently Sold My Reviews Videos Contact Me Reset Password Enter the email address for your account and we will email you instructions on how to reset your password Email* Reset My Password × Sign In Email* Password* Sign In Reset Password New to myShorewest? Create an Account First Name* Last Name* Email* Passwords must be at least 8 characters Password* Repeat Password* Create Account × Forgot Your Password? Enter the email address for your account and we will email your password to you. Email* Retrieve My Password × Welcome Back Welcome back to your myShorewest account. Take me to my Account Stay on this page × Save This Search Name Your Search* Send me property updates that match this search Email Frequency Every 2 Hours Daily Weekly Login to Save Search Email* Password* Sign In Forgot password? × Help Me Find A Home First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone** What are you looking for in a home? Help Me Find a Home **By submitting this request with a text number, you acknowledge that you may incur fees for the sending and/or receiving of any subsequent text messages between you and a Shorewest agent. Amount of the fees (if any) is dependent on your wireless service plan. × Help Me Sell My Home First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone** Address Message Help Me Sell My Home **By submitting this request with a text number, you acknowledge that you may incur fees for the sending and/or receiving of any subsequent text messages between you and a Shorewest agent. Amount of the fees (if any) is dependent on your wireless service plan. × What's My Home Worth? Example: N11W44100 River Ln, Waukesha, WI 53186 Get A Home Value × Home Valuation Report × Schedule A Showing , , Please complete the contact information below and we will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible. Date and Time Preference for showing Date Time First Name Last Name Email If you are currently working with a Shorewest agent, please enter the first few letters of their FIRST name and select from the choices that appear. Preferred Phone #** Agent Name Additional Comments or Feedback Schedule a Showing Or contact me directly at: 845.518.0452 or [email protected] **By submitting this request with a text number, you acknowledge that you may incur fees for the sending and/or receiving of any subsequent text messages between you and a Shorewest agent. Amount of the fees (if any) is dependent on your wireless service plan. × Property Notes History Notes for: 2370 N. 100th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226 MLS #: 23156413 ADD A NEW NOTE Add Note × Property Notes History × Edit Your Property Price Tracker Tracker for W179051 N907151 County Road 187, Chippewa Falls, WI 53224 Set a Price Tracker for this property by entering your target price below. You can esily view your price trackers from your Price Tracker page. Save Price Tracker Price Tracker History Remove tracker Price Tracker for: $10,200,000 Price Tracker for: 12/21/2015 Days On Market: 62 Days Original List Price: $13,000,000 Current Property Price: $12,200,000 Remove tracker ×