Basement waterproofing in Tyrone
Help for the paper-mill town at the north end of Blair County.
Tyrone is a borough of 5,480 people (2020 census) about 15 miles northeast of Altoona. It sits on the Little Juniata River in the Bald Eagle Valley, at the base of Bald Eagle Mountain, and has long been known for paper making. Snyder Township, Antis Township and Bellwood are nearby.
Living near the river
Homes on lower ground near the Little Juniata and Bald Eagle Creek can see groundwater rise after long rains, and that water comes up through the floor and the joint at the base of the wall as much as through the walls themselves. Here, a reliable sump pump with a backup, and a perimeter drain to feed it, usually matter more than sealing the walls.
Older borough housing
Many of the borough's older houses have stone, brick or block foundations, often with a few generations of patch jobs on them. A careful inspection should separate the leaks that need drainage from walls that just need repointing and better gutters.
Common jobs in Tyrone
- Sump pump installs, replacements and battery backups
- Interior drains in older basements
- Stone and block wall repointing
- Dehumidifiers for damp storage basements
Common questions
Do you cover Bellwood and Antis Township?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a company that serves it.
Will waterproofing protect my basement in a river flood?
No. Waterproofing handles groundwater and seepage. Floodwater over the ground is a different problem, and flood insurance and elevation questions belong with your insurer and the borough.
Services in Tyrone
- 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.