Exterior waterproofing addresses the source directly: excavation, membrane application, and footing drainage designed to keep water away from the wall in the first place, permanently.
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What "specialized" actually means for exterior waterproofing at our company — not a marketing word, a set of specific practices.
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.
Drainage board over the membrane channels water to the footing drain rather than letting pressure build against the wall.
We don't run a one-size-fits-all playbook — every exterior waterproofing job starts from these core service components, adapted to what your property actually needs.
We excavate along the affected wall section down to the footing, prep the surface, and apply a rubberized membrane rated for permanent below-grade exposure. This is the most thorough exterior fix available and typically carries the longest service life.
Older homes often have drains that have silted in or collapsed over decades — we assess and replace where compromised.
We regrade the perimeter to direct water away from the structure and coordinate downspout extensions as part of a complete fix.
Window wells without proper drainage collect and hold water against a vulnerable point in the wall — often the source of a leak that seemed to come from nowhere.
Cracks and cold joints exposed during excavation get treated directly from the outside before the membrane goes over them.
Here's what happens between your call and a completed exterior fix.
Active pooling against the foundation is flagged for priority scheduling.
Most Chicago, IL exterior assessments are scheduled within a few days given the scope of a proper walk.
A full grading and drainage evaluation identifies whether the fix needs excavation, drain repair, or grading correction alone.
We document the completed system with photos before backfilling for your records.
What Chicago, IL customers are saying after their exterior waterproofing service.
"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 Chicago customers ask us before booking exterior waterproofing service.
Arrow Tight Waterproofing provides exterior waterproofing throughout Chicago, IL, dispatching from regional staging points to keep arrival times short across our full coverage footprint.
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.
