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Basement Waterproofing That Starts Outside
A wet basement is an invitation for mold, damage and stress. We waterproof basements in Nashville from the outside in, with excavation, membranes, drain tile and grading that stop water at the wall.
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Basement Waterproofing, Done Right
Water gets into basements through cracks, joints and hydrostatic pressure from soil that stays saturated. Exterior waterproofing digs down to the footing, repairs the wall, applies a waterproof membrane, installs drain tile and backfills with free-draining stone.
Interior systems can complement exterior work. We inspect the walls, the grade, the gutters and the drains and recommend the approach that fits your house and your budget, with a free estimate.
Music City Excavation brings basement waterproofing to homes, farms and businesses in Nashville and across 16 Middle Tennessee cities.
Options & Details
What Goes Into Basement Waterproofing
The pieces that make this service what it is. Mix and match to fit your project.
Stop it at the wall
Exterior Waterproofing
The soil is excavated beside the wall, the wall is cleaned and repaired and a membrane and drain tile are installed.
- Excavation
- Wall repair
- Membrane
- Drain tile
- Water Control
- Durability
- Protection
- Low Disruption
- Value
Manage what gets in
Interior Drain Systems
Interior channels and a sump pit collect water at the floor edge and pump it out.
- Perimeter channel
- Sump pit
- Pump
- Discharge line
- Water Control
- Durability
- Protection
- Low Disruption
- Value
Seal the entry points
Crack and Joint Repair
Cracks, tie holes and wall-floor joints repaired with injection or patching so water has no easy path.
- Crack injection
- Joint sealing
- Patching
- Tie holes
- Water Control
- Durability
- Protection
- Low Disruption
- Value
Fix the cause
Grading and Gutters
Ground sloped away from the house and gutters tied into buried lines reduce the water loading the wall.
- Positive grade
- Downspout lines
- Extensions
- Window wells
- Water Control
- Durability
- Protection
- Low Disruption
- Value
Images are illustrative design renderings, not photos of completed projects. Every project is confirmed with Music City Excavation before work begins, and permit, utility and neighborhood requirements depend on your project and location. Figures in our tools are planning estimates only.
Why Customers Choose It
What Makes Basement Waterproofing Special
What Sets It Apart
- Exterior excavation to the footing
- Wall repair and waterproof membrane
- Drain tile and clean stone backfill
- Grading and downspouts fixed at the same time
Ideal For
- Basements with leaks or damp walls
- Crawl spaces that stay wet
- Homes with water against the foundation
Basement Waterproofing Profile
Average of the options above on a one-to-five scale. These are Music City Excavation’s general, qualitative ratings to help you compare, not measurements.
- Water Control
- Durability
- Protection
- Low Disruption
- Value
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Pick what you see and learn the likely causes and fixes.
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Planned Around Your Land
Use the Drainage Problem Finder to describe what you see in the basement and get likely causes.
The Music City Excavation Experience
How We Work
Tell Us About Your Project
Call 615-357-7797 or send the form. Tell us what is going on with your land, your house or your plans.
Walk the Site and Plan
We visit, look at the soil, the slope, the access and the water, and give you a clear, free estimate with options.
Mark, Permit and Prepare
We have underground utilities located, help with the permits and erosion control your project needs and plan where the dirt goes.
Dig, Build and Clean Up
Our crew does the work, keeps the site safe and tidy, restores what we disturb and walks the finished job with you.
Is exterior waterproofing better than interior?
Exterior work stops water before it reaches the wall, while interior systems manage water that gets in. Many homes benefit from a mix. We inspect and recommend.
How long does exterior waterproofing take?
It depends on how much wall needs work and on access and weather. We give you a timeline in your estimate.
Will digging hurt my landscaping?
It disturbs it. We protect what we can, set plants aside where possible and restore the area afterward.
Do you serve my area?
Music City Excavation serves 16 Middle Tennessee cities. Call 615-357-7797 or browse our service areas page to confirm your address.
Ready When You Are
Let’s Get Your Project Moving
Book your free estimate. Tell us about your land and your plans and we will contact you shortly, or call now and talk to an excavation pro.
- Free estimates
- 16 Middle Tennessee cities
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Music City Excavation, a division of Music City Builder Group, digs, grades, drains and clears for homes, farms and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
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