Basement waterproofing in Upper Yoder Township
For the hilly township southwest of Johnstown, including Elim, bordering Westmont and Southmont.
Upper Yoder Township covers about 12 square miles in the southwest corner of Cambria County, roughly five miles from downtown Johnstown. The city borders it on the east, Westmont and Southmont sit to the north, and Westmoreland and Somerset counties lie to the west and south. The community of Elim fills its eastern end, and the south of the township is rolling hill country.
What does hillside living mean for basements?
Many homes here are built into slopes or on lots with more yard than the city offers. That cuts both ways. Water running off higher ground pushes against the uphill side of the foundation, and a footer drain that's clogged, crushed or was never installed lets it soak in. On the plus side, open yards often make exterior excavation and regrading possible, which is harder in the valley.
Common jobs in Upper Yoder
- Excavating and sealing the uphill wall with a new footer drain
- Sump pumps with long discharge lines to daylight
- Grading and swale work to send runoff around the house
- Crack injection on poured walls
Permits in the township
Upper Yoder Township asks residents to contact its building code official before construction or changes to buildings, and it works with the Cambria-Somerset Council of Governments on code administration. Since most exterior waterproofing means digging, your contractor should also call 811 at least three business days ahead.
Common questions
Do you cover Elim and Lower Yoder Township?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll look for a company that serves it.
Is exterior waterproofing practical on my Upper Yoder lot?
Often more so than in the city, because yards tend to be bigger. Steep grades, retaining walls and septic or utility lines can still limit where a crew can dig.
Services in Upper Yoder
- Interior drainage systemsA drain pipe under the floor along the walls that collects seepage and carries it to a sump pump.
- Sump pumpsNew pits and pumps, replacements, battery backups, alarms and discharge lines that carry water away.
- Wall crack repairInjection for leaking cracks in poured walls, plus mortar and crack repairs in block, brick and stone foundations.
- Exterior waterproofingDigging to the footing, sealing the outside of the foundation and adding a footer drain to keep water off the wall.
- Basement dehumidifiersProperly sized, self-draining dehumidifiers and moisture control for basements that feel damp or smell musty.
Nearby areas
Wet floor after a storm, a crack that weeps, or a sump that never rests?
Call and we'll put you in touch with a waterproofing company that works in the Johnstown area.