Exterior waterproofing addresses the source directly: excavation, membrane application, and footing drainage designed to keep water away from the wall in the first place.
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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 different discipline requiring different equipment and technique.
Active water intrusion visible from outside — pooling against the foundation, saturated soil — moves to priority scheduling.
No surprise charges for unexpected utility lines or rock encountered during excavation — those are flagged and discussed before proceeding.
Drainage board installed over the membrane channels water down to the footing drain rather than letting hydrostatic 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.
Drainage board goes over the membrane to create a channel for water to travel down to the footing drain instead of pressing against the wall. This is the most thorough exterior fix available and typically carries the longest service life of any waterproofing method.
A footing drain intercepts groundwater at the base of the foundation and carries it away via gravity or a connected sump system before it can build pressure against the wall.
Soil that slopes toward the foundation instead of away from it sends every rainfall straight at your basement wall, regardless of how good the membrane below is.
Window wells without proper drainage collect and hold water against a vulnerable point in the foundation wall — often the source of a leak that seemed to come from nowhere.
Sealing from the exterior addresses hydrostatic pressure at the point of entry rather than relying solely on an interior injection to manage it after the fact.
Four steps, start to finish — from your call to a backfilled, regraded foundation wall.
Describe what you're seeing from outside — pooling water, visible efflorescence on the wall, soil that stays saturated — and dispatch routes a crew equipped for an exterior assessment.
You'll get a text confirmation with an arrival window and any documents needed, like utility locate authorization.
Utility locates are scheduled ahead of excavation as standard practice, not an afterthought.
We document the completed system with photos before backfilling, so you have a record of exactly what's below grade.
What Aurora, IL customers are saying after their exterior waterproofing service.
"They found our footing drain had completely collapsed after thirty years — explains why the 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."
"Appreciated that they explained why interior injection alone wasn't going to solve our specific problem before recommending exterior work."
High-intent questions we hear most often about exterior waterproofing in Aurora, IL.
Our exterior waterproofing crews cover Aurora and the surrounding Aurora, IL service area, with regional dispatch keeping response times tight regardless of which part of the footprint you're in.
Because exterior work requires excavation crews, coverage is more regional than interior services — worth confirming by phone either way.
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.
