Your Progress
0 of 6 steps completedStep-by-Step Instructions
1 Step 1: Excavate Around Foundation
Step 1: Excavate Around Foundation
Dig trench 3-4 feet wide down to footer, expose entire foundation wall needing waterproofing.
Mini Excavator Rental
Compact excavator for digging around foundation (per day)
2 Step 2: Clean and Repair Foundation Wall
Step 2: Clean and Repair Foundation Wall
Pressure wash wall, repair cracks with hydraulic cement, let cure 24 hours.
Hydraulic Cement
Fast-setting cement for repairing foundation cracks
Wire Brush
Brush for cleaning foundation wall
3 Step 3: Apply Waterproof Membrane
Step 3: Apply Waterproof Membrane
Brush or roll waterproofing tar/membrane onto wall from footer to grade level.
Foundation Waterproofing Tar
Asphalt-based waterproofing for foundation (5 gallon)
Paint Roller and Tray
Roller for applying waterproofing membrane
4 Step 4: Install Drainage Board
Step 4: Install Drainage Board
Attach dimpled drainage board over waterproofing to protect membrane and channel water.
Foundation Drainage Board
Dimpled plastic sheeting for exterior drainage (4x8 sheet)
5 Step 5: Install or Repair Footer Drain
Step 5: Install or Repair Footer Drain
Place perforated drain pipe at footer level in gravel bed, slope to daylight or sump.
Perforated Drain Pipe
4-inch perforated pipe for foundation drainage (10 feet)
Drainage Gravel
Washed stone for surrounding drain pipe (per ton)
6 Step 6: Backfill and Grade Away
Step 6: Backfill and Grade Away
Backfill trench with soil, slope grade 6 inches over 10 feet away from foundation.
Fill Dirt
Clean fill for backfilling excavation (per cubic yard)
Want to create your own processes?
Document your business workflows, train your team, and stop repeating yourself. Free to start.