Basement waterproofing in Logan Township
For the suburban neighborhoods that wrap around Altoona on almost every side.
Logan Township nearly encloses the City of Altoona and is the most populous township in Blair County, with more than 12,000 residents at the 2020 census. It takes in places like Lakemont, Greenwood, Juniata Gap, East Altoona, Red Hill and Wopsononock, plus the commercial corridors along the edges of the city.
Newer houses, different problems
Much of the township's housing came after the city's railroad era, so you'll see more poured concrete and block foundations, attached garages and finished basements. Those bring their own issues: shrinkage cracks in poured walls, block walls that fill with water and weep at the bottom course, and finished rooms where a small leak goes unnoticed behind drywall until the carpet is soaked.
Hillsides and the mountain edge
Neighborhoods climbing toward the Allegheny Front and up the slopes above Juniata Gap sit where runoff from higher ground heads downhill. Houses cut into those slopes often take water on the uphill wall, and a failing or missing footer drain on that side is a common culprit.
Common jobs in the township
- Crack injection and leak repair in poured walls
- Interior drains under finished basements
- Exterior work on the uphill side of sloped lots
- Whole-basement dehumidifiers for finished living space
Common questions
Is Logan Township part of Altoona?
No. It's a separate township that surrounds much of the city, with its own permit process. Many homes have Altoona mailing addresses.
My finished basement smells musty but looks dry. What now?
Check humidity with a meter and look behind the drywall at the bottom of exterior walls if you can. A waterproofing company can test for hidden moisture.
Services in Logan Township
- Interior drainage systemsA perimeter drain under the basement floor that catches seepage and carries it to a sump pump.
- Sump pumpsNew pumps, replacements, battery backups and discharge lines that send water well away from the house.
- Wall crack repairSealing leaking cracks in poured walls and repairing mortar joints and cracks in block or stone foundations.
- Exterior waterproofingExcavating to the footing, sealing the outside of the wall and adding footer drains so water never reaches the basement.
- Basement dehumidifiersSized, drained dehumidifiers and moisture control for basements that are damp, musty or prone to mold.
Nearby areas
Puddles by the wall, a damp smell, or a pump that won't stop?
Call and a Blair County waterproofing company will come take a look.