May 28, 2026 | News
Unlike what people often think, a crawlspace isn’t just empty space. It’s part of how a house stays stable and manages moisture and movement coming from the ground. In West Michigan, homes are built with either a crawlspace or a basement because soil here holds water,...
May 18, 2026 | News
If water is affecting your basement or consistently collects around your home, it usually means a drainage system is needed. The key is understanding where the problem starts and how it develops over time. Water around the foundation does not behave the same way on...
May 7, 2026 | News
Homeowners like to associate basement problems with heavy storms. A strong summer downpour feels like the obvious cause of leaks or moisture. But in Grand Rapids, basement issues often begin earlier, during periods of steady spring rain. This is the stage when...
Apr 28, 2026 | News
Let’s be honest: we get used to technology too fast. Do you remember days without smartphones? Most of us don’t, and it was just a few decades ago. The same applies to waterproofing systems and their components, such as sump pumps. What existed 100 years ago and what...
Apr 21, 2026 | News
In general, a basement wall is built to stay straight and hold back the pressure around it. But over time, that pressure changes. Soil shifts, moisture builds up, and the wall begins to react. At West Michigan Waterproofing, we see this stage too often. The change may...
