Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Warren, MI
Flat ground and heavy clay that drains slowly. Yard drainage, wet basements and crawl spaces, fixed at the source.
- 4.9 on Google (46 reviews)
- Licensed MI builder #262400278
- Free inspection, written price first
- Free 6-month check-up after every job
- Based in Farmington Hills
We work in Warren and southern Macomb County, about 20 miles from our base in Farmington Hills along I-696. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written quote.
Flat ground, heavy clay, standing water
Southern Macomb County is flat, and the heavy clay soil there drains slowly. After a storm, water sits in yards and against foundations far longer than it would on sandy or sloping ground. A lot of the basement water we see in areas like this starts as standing water outside.
That often makes the first fix a drainage one: regrading so the ground falls away from the house, moving downspout water out into the yard, or a French drain to carry water away from the foundation.
Postwar houses, basements and crawl spaces
Much of Warren's housing went up in the postwar decades, and it is a mix of homes with basements and homes with crawl spaces. Crawl spaces on wet clay tend to stay damp, and that moisture rises into the house. Encapsulation helps only once the water source is controlled, so we deal with the drainage first.
Book a free inspection in Warren
We come to you from Farmington Hills, about 20 miles away. Call 248-635-3767 or request a visit online.
- 4.9 on Google (46 reviews)
- Licensed MI builder #262400278
- Free inspection, written price first
- Free 6-month check-up after every job
- Based in Farmington Hills
What you get with every job
Before you let anyone into your basement, you should know what you are signing up for. Here is what every Swift Dry customer gets.
Warranty terms are set job by job; when one applies, it is written into your quote.
- A free inspection, inside and out
- We look at the basement and the ground around the house to find where the water or movement starts. No charge and no obligation.
- A written scope and price first
- You get the work, the walls involved and the price in writing before anything starts. If a smaller fix will do, we say so and quote that.
- A licensed, insured Michigan builder
- Swift Dry is a licensed and insured Michigan Residential Builder Company, license 262400278. You can look it up on the state's LARA search.
- A free check-up about six months later
- After the work is done, we come back for a free visit to check it. Every job gets one.
- Financing if you want it
- Three financing options on your quote, with pre-approval on request.
Questions from Warren homeowners
Do you work in Warren, and how far is it from your base?
Yes. Swift Dry works in Warren, which is in Macomb County and about 20 miles from our base in Farmington Hills. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written quote. The distance is approximate and is not a promise of arrival time.
Why does my yard stay wet in Warren?
Southern Macomb County is flat and the heavy clay soil drains slowly, so water sits. Standing water against the house can also seep into the basement or crawl space. We look at the grade, the downspouts and the ground around the house.