Basement Waterproofing in Worthington, OH

Worthington was founded in 1803, and its Village Green and Old Worthington historic district contain some of the oldest buildings in Central Ohio. Around that core are neighborhoods built through the twentieth century, from early brick homes to mid-century ranches and split-levels.

In the historic district, foundations may be stone or brick laid with lime mortar, which behaves differently from modern concrete. Sealing such a wall the wrong way can trap moisture in the masonry. Mid-century homes elsewhere in Worthington more often have concrete block basements, where water tends to show up at the base of the wall or through cracks after a wet spell.

Worthington sits along the Olentangy River corridor, and some neighborhoods have noticeable slopes toward the river valley. Homes on a slope often take on water on the uphill side, where runoff collects against the wall. Grading, downspouts, and drainage on that side of the house are usually where we start the conversation.