I just bought my first home and I knew there were problems with the walls and I think all I have to do is drylok and grading outside. My questions start here:
Do I have to remove all the paint to use drylok or only the parts where it is flaking off?
What is a good way to remove that paint(the non-flaking parts)?
Should I install french drains even though there is no flooding issue only dampness in areas where the paint is flaking off?
I have pics but I can't post them I can email to whoever would want to see

I just bought my first home and i knew there were problems with the walls and i think all i have to do is drylok and grading outside. My questions start here:
Do i have to remove all the paint to use drylok or only the parts where it is flaking off?
What is a good way to remove that paint(the non-flaking parts)?
Should i install french drains even though there is no flooding issue only dampness in areas where the paint is flaking off?
I have pics but i can't post them i can email to whoever would want to see
Heck... I'm in Southern California... what's damp mean? You might get better answers from the guys/girls in you climate area, but this is how I would address your challenges... How old is the paint?? GOT LEAD? If you do... ya' got to contain and dispose of the old paint as hazardous waste! I would pressure wash to remove the chipped/peeling paint (here in California we look for any excuse to get wet). If you have certain areas of the house foundation where wetness is a problem... I might suggest ("might" 'cause I not really fimiliar with "wet") what's called a "stem wall". That's a wall that is approximately 6"-8" thick and overlaps your foundation footing at least 12" and is exposed "above grade" at least 12". IT'S Kind of LIKE A GROMMET. Your foundation "scabbed" like a cheap piece of wood that we cut too short (on purpose of course)