How to repair basement wall?
Hello,
If I'm not in the correct category here, please direct me to the correct one.
I have a split level house which has a partially submerged basement. The basement walls are approximately 4 feet deep into the ground.
Every time it rains, water seeps in from 2 walls at the bottom where they meet the basement floor.
I checked the outside of the walls and they're not in the best shape. There are some holes which I filled up hoping to have a temporary fix, but to no avail.
The house has old siding which is asbestos I believe to be about 40 years old.
It needs to be replaced.
I can stick my hand in areas where the wooded part of the house meets the cement basement wall.
My questions are the following...
What is the best way to fix the leaking walls? A neighbor said I should dig out the ground around the walls to the depth of the basement floor, and pour cement... Does this sound right?
Also, I don't know what other water damage might be behind the exterior siding. Would I need 2 different companies... one for the siding and one to repair the basement wall?
If so, what should I do first?
I can't really tell if the water problem is just from what is visible above ground, or if it's deeper where I cannot see.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good company in Bucks County, PA?
I previously have a few windows put in by Sears, and they did a horrible job, not sealing up the windows properly, and they charged a fortune.
Thanks for any info or tips you can give me...
P.S. I'm considering Crane solid core siding, either in a beaded board or a vinyl cedar shake style. Any thoughts on the quality of Crane and also the cost for a split level home which is approximately 1700 square feet?