Water in your basement only gets worse with time. A little dampness turns into puddles, musty smells, peeling paint, and mold. At B & T Excavating, we provide waterproofing installation for homeowners in Warren, OH, and nearby areas. We find where the water's getting in and stop it at the source.
B & T Excavating is a family-owned excavating and waterproofing contractor based in Warren, OH. Marine Corps veterans Tyler and Bryan founded the company in 2020. We serve Trumbull County, Mahoning County, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. For waterproofing, our company specializes in sealing foundations and basements, installing vapor barriers, and encapsulating crawl spaces.
It usually starts small. You spot a damp patch on the wall or a puddle after a heavy rain. Then a musty smell moves in and won't leave.
Most of the time, the soil around your foundation is holding too much water. Here in Northeast Ohio, that's no surprise. Our clay-heavy soil soaks up rain and hangs onto it for days.
All that soggy soil pushes hard against your walls. Pros call this hydrostatic pressure. It forces moisture through cracks, joints, and porous concrete. Freeze-thaw cycles widen those cracks every winter, and short downspouts dump even more water next to the house.
Good basement waterproofing goes after the cause. We dig along the foundation, clean the walls, and seal any cracks. A waterproof membrane goes on next, along with drain tile at the footer to carry water away. Then we backfill with gravel and regrade the yard so rain runs away from your home.
The payoff is a dry basement you can actually use. Your foundation stays protected, and the musty smell fades. Spring storms get a whole lot less stressful, too.
Take a closer look at how we keep water out of your home, from the foundation up.
Think of water as a sneaky houseguest. It slips in through cracks, joints, and that seam where your wall meets the floor. We seal those weak spots and give water an easy way out, so you can stop nervously checking the forecast.
Damp crawl spaces feed mold, wood rot, and that funky smell drifting upstairs. We cover the floor and walls with a durable liner and seal every seam to keep ground moisture out. You end up with a clean, dry space under your home that's easy to maintain.
Exterior foundation waterproofing helps prevent water from ever reaching your walls. Tackling the problem from the outside is what helps this approach hold up so well over time. Digging is our bread and butter, so one crew handles everything from excavation to backfill.
Moisture can rise right through soil and concrete, even without a visible leak. A good vapor barrier blocks it before it reaches framing, insulation, or your stored stuff. This simple waterproofing service pairs well with encapsulation and keeps humidity in check year-round.
Round pools are our specialty, whether you've got your eye on a rolled aluminum, rolled steel, or semi-in-ground model. From digging and leveling the ground to setting the base and building the pool, our above ground pool installation covers it all. A solid, level start means more summers of cannonballs and fewer headaches down the road.
Soggy yards and puddles by the foundation are tough to ignore in Northeast Ohio. French drains, yard drains, catch basins, culverts, ditch enclosures, driveway drains, and downspout extensions are all part of our drainage solutions. We plan each system around how water actually moves across your property.
Got an overgrown lot and big plans for it? Trees, stumps, and brush all come out during our land clearing work. After that, we grade the ground so it's level and ready for a house pad, garden, or whatever comes next.
Bumpy yards and low spots that hold water usually point to a grading problem. We handle everything from yard leveling and house pads to finished grade work and large re-grades. Getting the slope right directs rainwater away from your home rather than toward it.
Most outdoor projects start with a hole in the ground, and that's where we come in. Trenching for pipes and French drains is a big part of our excavation work, along with retention ponds, pool digs, driveway prep, and erosion control.
That old garage or worn-out house doesn't have to stand in the way of your plans. With our residential demolition service, we take it down safely and clean up afterward. You'll end up with a clear site that's ready for the next chapter.
A good gravel driveway withstands daily traffic, spring mud, and Ohio winters. We start every gravel driveway installation with grading and a solid base, then finish with compaction so the stone stays put. The result is an affordable, low-maintenance drive that drains well and looks sharp.
A dry basement starts with the right crew, and these are a few reasons homeowners pick ours.
Before any digging starts, you'll get an honest price with no surprises.
Fixing the real cause of your water problem comes first, even when a quick patch would be easier.
Tyler and Bryan are on-site for every project, which means they're also there doing the work.
Every waterproofing job comes with three full years of workmanship coverage.
You'll get straight answers, a tidy jobsite, and the same care we'd give our own homes.
Often, yes, especially for exterior work that involves digging along the foundation or rerouting drainage. Simple interior jobs like sealing a few cracks typically skip the permit step. Rules vary between the City of Warren and nearby townships, so call the local building department or let your contractor handle the paperwork.
Most projects take anywhere from a few days to about a week. Interior jobs like crack sealing or vapor barriers often wrap up in a day or two, while exterior excavation runs closer to a week. Northeast Ohio weather gets a vote, too, since heavy rain or frozen ground can push things back.
It can be. Standing water near your furnace, water heater, or outlets requires immediate action, and you'll want to stay out of it if it reaches any electrical equipment. Slow seepage is less urgent, but mold can start growing within 24–48 hours, so dry things out and have a pro take a look soon.
Blame the clay. Warren's clay-heavy soil soaks up rain and pushes that water right against your foundation walls. Freeze-thaw cycles widen small cracks every winter, and clogged gutters, short downspouts, or a yard that slopes toward the house only add to the mess.
Late spring through early fall is the sweet spot when the ground is dry and easy to dig. Exterior work gets a lot harder once the ground freezes solid. Interior projects like vapor barriers and crawl space encapsulation can happen any time, even during a January deep freeze.
FAQs reviewed by Tyler Gregory, co-owner of B & T Excavating, a local swimming pool contractor based in Warren, OH.
Call us for a free estimate from a local waterproofing company that treats you like family. We'll find the problem, explain it in plain English, and help keep water where it belongs, outside.
Address: Warren, OH 44481
Phone: 234-716-3088
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Mon - Fri: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
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