Serving Cheyenne
Groundwater & Basement Water Intrusion in Cheyenne, WY
Basement seepage, failed sumps, and hydrostatic pressure against the foundation are extracted and dried, and the path from the ground is identified so the loss does not repeat. Groundwater and basement seepage are extracted and dried only after the path from the soil is identified — a wall, a slab, a drain, or a failed sump. Drying the interior without stopping that path returns the same water to the same floor.
Frequently asked questions
The soil next to our foundation has sunk into a trench.
That is settled backfill and it is one of the most common causes of basement water in this region. Material placed against the foundation during construction consolidates over years, and in compact soil it settles into a channel that slopes toward the wall instead of away from it. Rain and meltwater then run straight down to the footing. Refilling and regrading the perimeter is inexpensive and it resolves more spring basement water here than any interior work.
How quickly does Crow Creek respond to a storm?
Quickly, because the watershed is small and increasingly developed. A heavy cell over the drainage produces a rise within a short period rather than over hours, so there is limited time between the storm and the peak. That means preparation has to be based on the forecast rather than on watching the water. It also means the flood passes fast, which limits duration without limiting the damage done during it.
What should we do about an unheated garage or shed with plumbing?
Drain it for the winter rather than trying to keep it warm. Heating an outbuilding through a plains winter is expensive and it fails at exactly the wrong moment, during an outage or a deep cold snap. A drained system cannot split. For anything that has to stay in service, insulation plus a reliable heat source plus a low-temperature alarm is the working combination, and the alarm is the part most owners leave out.
These questions come from the Cheyenne page.