When Water Enters Your Basement or Crawlspace
Water can get into your basement or crawlspace if there is flooding in your area. Others times it can enter after very heavy rains or from snow melting. Your walls may have cracks or water can enter under the footer. The footer is what the foundation of your home is on, so this can cause problems. When water continues to build up, it causes pressure and over time this pressure can cause foundation problems.
Hydrostatic Pressure
If the soil around your home contains too much moisture, cracks can form that allows the water to enter your home. This is known …