Basement Waterproofing in Orleans, MA
Mussato Building Group finds and fixes basement water problems in Orleans, MA. We are a family-owned general contractor founded in 2004, with more than 100 projects completed and a 5.0 rating from 21 Google reviews. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 16 miles away, and we work across Orleans Village, East Orleans, and South Orleans.
- Family-owned since 2004
- Licensed + insured in MA
- 100+ projects completed
- 5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
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Waterproofing a basement in Orleans
Orleans is where the Lower Cape meets the Outer Cape, with water on the bay, on Pleasant Bay, and on the ocean at Nauset Beach.
Near the bay, Pleasant Bay, and the ocean and in low areas, groundwater can rise after heavy rain. In Orleans, we start with the outside, gutters and grading, and add an interior drain and a sump pump only where the water keeps coming in.
Orleans has water on three sides, from Rock Harbor and Skaket on the bay to Pleasant Bay and Nauset, and many lots sit inside the Conservation Commission’s 100-foot buffer, so any digging along the foundation is reviewed first. In a second home, a battery backup and a high-water alarm on the sump pump matter more, because nobody is there to notice water during a storm.
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Waterproofing permits in Orleans
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- Electrical permit for a new sump pump circuit, pulled by a licensed electrician.
- The Orleans Conservation Commission review if digging is within 100 feet of a wetland, coastal bank, or the shore.
- Inspection to find where the water gets in
- Gutter, downspout, and grading fixes
- Foundation crack and pipe gap sealing
- Interior perimeter drains
- Sump pumps with battery backup
- Exterior waterproofing and footing drains
- Moisture control before finishing
- Permits where the work needs them
Basement Waterproofing in Orleans: FAQ
Do you waterproof basements in Orleans Village and East Orleans?
Yes. We waterproof basements all over Orleans, including Orleans Village, East Orleans, and South Orleans. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 16 miles away.
What should a sump pump in an Orleans second home have?
A battery backup and a high-water alarm, so a storm or a power outage does not go unnoticed while the house is empty.
Can a sump pump drain into my septic system?
No. A septic system is built for wastewater only. The discharge line runs outside, away from the foundation and the leach field.
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