When water reaches your foundation from the outside, through poor grading, a failed membrane, or saturated soil, the fix belongs outside too, not just masked from the inside.
Call +1-866-476-1348
Four commitments that separate a properly trained exterior waterproofing crew from a generalist showing up with a truck and a hope.
We don't treat exterior work as a bigger version of interior injection — it's a distinct discipline requiring different technique and specialized equipment.
Initial exterior assessments, requiring a full perimeter walk, are typically scheduled within a few days across our service area.
Pricing accounts for landscaping restoration where excavation disturbs existing beds or hardscape.
We apply rubberized asphalt or sheet membrane rated for permanent below-grade exposure, not a consumer coating that degrades in a season or two.
Each service below is scoped specifically to exterior waterproofing, not a generic waterproofing menu with the name swapped in.
Drainage board over the membrane channels water down to the footing drain instead of pressing against the wall. This is the most thorough exterior fix available and typically carries the longest service life.
A footing drain intercepts groundwater at the base of the foundation and carries it away before it can build pressure against the wall.
Soil sloping toward the foundation sends every rainfall straight at your basement wall, regardless of how good the membrane below is.
We install well drains tied into the footing drain system with a clear cover to reduce debris.
Sealing from the exterior addresses hydrostatic pressure at the point of entry rather than relying solely on interior injection.
Four steps, start to finish — from your call to a backfilled, regraded foundation wall.
Photos of the affected area, texted ahead, help the technician plan equipment before arriving.
You'll get a text confirmation with an arrival window and any documents needed, like utility locate authorization.
Pricing is itemized by excavation footage and membrane material, in writing before any digging begins.
We document the completed system with photos before backfilling for your records.
Real feedback from Mattoon-area customers who called us for exterior waterproofing.
"They found our footing drain had completely collapsed after thirty years — explains why interior fixes never fully worked before."
"Regraded the whole side yard and extended our downspouts as part of the job. Haven't seen water against that wall since."
"Excavation crew was careful with our landscaping and put everything back better than it was before."
"They explained why interior injection alone wasn't going to solve our specific problem before recommending exterior work."
The questions Mattoon customers ask us before booking exterior waterproofing service.
Our exterior waterproofing crews cover Mattoon and the surrounding Mattoon, IL service area, with regional dispatch keeping response times tight regardless of which part of the footprint you're in.
Not certain whether exterior waterproofing reaches your property? Call +1-866-476-1348 and dispatch can confirm immediately.
Notice: Arrow Tight Waterproofing is a free referral service designed to assist homeowners and businesses in connecting with independent local contractors. All contractors and service technicians are independent and Arrow Tight Waterproofing does not warrant or guarantee any work performed. It is the responsibility of the customer to verify that the hired contractor furnishes the necessary license and insurance required for the work being performed. All calls are routed to independent local service providers.
