Vulcan Basement Waterproofing - Handbook - Basment waterproofing by Vulcan

"The Vulcan crew was punctual, courteous and respectful. They worked with great diligence and left the premises very clean. The foreman kept me informed in every step of the work. I would recommend Vulcan to anyone."
- Paul, New York

"Your men did an excellent job. They went above and beyond the call of duty. The clean-up was great. Overall I am very pleased with the work of your crew."
- Leslie, New Jersey

"A wet leaky basement had been an issue for us for many years... Since the basement waterproofing by Vulcan was done, not one drop of water has been found in the basement!"
- S. Langford, Long Island, New York

Vulcan Basement Waterproofing - Handbook

Basement Waterproofing By Vulcan

Basement waterproofing by Vulcan is a science and art that pioneered industry standards. Our methods set the pace with today’s complex world of building construction and protective maintenance. Our techniques are as effective for a one-family home as they are for a towering commercial building.

When the foundation is built, exterior basement walls are usually encased in tar, membrane and polyethylene film. These barriers will eventually stretch, shrink, crack and admit water.

Vulcan provides a system for controlling water seepage while preventing hydrostatic pressure build-up in and around foundation walls.

Vulcan takes nothing for granted. We approach each job as a unique challenge which demands the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. We receive many testimonials which praise the ingenuity and versatility of Vulcan’s expertise.

A case in point:

Problem. The excavation for a multimillion dollar office building in New York City struck an underground stream 32 feet below street level. Water pouring into the site was removed by high pressure pumps which also drew sand and silt from under adjoining sidewalks and streets. A cave-in threatened and work was stopped. Facing a loss of $10,000 for each day, the contractor called Vulcan for urgent help.

Solution. In round-the-clock consultation, our experts engineered an innovation of the proven, Vulcan waterproofing method. Water coursing along the entire 80-foot length of the building line was effectively controlled. Teams of Vulcan technicians secured the rupture to a 50-foot bedrock depth.

Result. In the words of the construction manager: “This is the first time the Vulcan method was used to solve a bad water condition in a new building foundation. Within four days, construction was going full blast again. And the cost was only a small fraction of what other means would have run us. I’m certain that the Vulcan method for coping with hydrostatic conditions or underground streams will prove a boon to other builders across the country.”

Vulcan Basement Waterproofing Experience

"The crew, as expected, performed brilliantly! They were wonderful! They worked hard, were polite, neat, cleaned up after the job, and were totally professional. I would recommend your company to anyone who has ever had water in their basement."
- Chris, Pennsylvania

"The crew was very efficient and respectful. They worked fast and were very professional. They were very nice and patient. They took the time to explain how the pump worked. We are very pleased and satisfied with their work. I would recommend Vulcan to anyone who have basement water problems."
- Lillian, Connecticut