When water reaches your foundation from the outside, through poor grading, a failed membrane, or saturated soil, the fix belongs outside too, not just masked from the inside.
Call +1-866-476-1348
What "specialized" actually means for exterior waterproofing at our company — not a marketing word, a set of specific practices.
Crews are trained in excavation depth, membrane application, and footing drain installation specific to exterior systems.
Local crews understand your region's soil composition and typical frost depth, both of which affect excavation planning significantly.
No surprise charges for unexpected utility lines or rock encountered during excavation — those are flagged and discussed first.
Drainage board over the membrane channels water to the footing drain rather than letting pressure build against the wall.
Each service below is scoped specifically to exterior waterproofing, not a generic waterproofing menu with the name swapped in.
We excavate along the affected wall section down to the footing, prep the surface, and apply a rubberized membrane rated for permanent below-grade exposure. This is the most thorough exterior fix available and typically carries the longest service life.
Older homes often have drains that have silted in or collapsed over decades — we assess and replace where compromised.
Soil sloping toward the foundation sends every rainfall straight at your basement wall, regardless of how good the membrane below is.
We install well drains tied into the footing drain system with a clear cover to reduce debris.
Cracks and cold joints exposed during excavation get treated directly from the outside before the membrane goes over them.
Here's what happens between your call and a completed exterior fix.
Photos of the affected area, texted ahead, help the technician plan equipment before arriving.
Most Middlebury, IN exterior assessments are scheduled within a few days given the scope of a proper walk.
Utility locates are scheduled ahead of excavation as standard practice.
Membrane and footing drain work carries a written warranty against failure at the treated wall section.
What Middlebury, IN customers are saying after their exterior waterproofing service.
"They found our footing drain had completely collapsed after thirty years — explains why interior fixes never fully worked before."
"Regraded the whole side yard and extended our downspouts as part of the job. Haven't seen water against that wall since."
"Excavation crew was careful with our landscaping and put everything back better than it was before."
"They explained why interior injection alone wasn't going to solve our specific problem before recommending exterior work."
The questions Middlebury customers ask us before booking exterior waterproofing service.
Our exterior waterproofing crews cover Middlebury and the surrounding Middlebury, IN service area, with regional dispatch keeping response times tight regardless of which part of the footprint you're in.
Not certain whether exterior waterproofing reaches your property? Call +1-866-476-1348 and dispatch can confirm immediately.
Notice: Arrow Tight Waterproofing is a free referral service designed to assist homeowners and businesses in connecting with independent local contractors. All contractors and service technicians are independent and Arrow Tight Waterproofing does not warrant or guarantee any work performed. It is the responsibility of the customer to verify that the hired contractor furnishes the necessary license and insurance required for the work being performed. All calls are routed to independent local service providers.
