Basement waterproofing in Loyalsock Township
Waterproofing referrals for the county's second-largest municipality, between Lycoming Creek and Loyalsock Creek.
Loyalsock Township had 11,561 residents in 2020, second in Lycoming County only to Williamsport. It sits on the north bank of the West Branch, bordered by Lycoming Creek on the west and Loyalsock Creek on the east. The densely built southern part includes Faxon and Kenmar and the shopping strip along East Third Street, while the northern part climbs into hillier ground with larger lots.
What basement issues are common here?
- Mid-century block foundations with stair-step cracks or efflorescence
- Finished basements that start smelling musty in summer
- Hillside runoff on lots in the northern part of the township
- Older sump pumps with no backup in houses on the flat ground near the river
Creeks and the levee
The floodplain between Williamsport and Montoursville is heavily developed, and Loyalsock is one of the communities that benefits from the Greater Williamsport levee system. Planned levee work includes raising levees and flood walls along Lycoming Creek. That protects against the creek and river, but it doesn't stop water already in the soil around your basement.
Permits
Loyalsock is a separate township, not part of the city. Before excavation or new plumbing work, confirm with the township office whether a permit is needed, and ask your contractor who will apply for it.
Common questions
My block wall has white chalky stuff on it. Is that a leak?
It's efflorescence, mineral salts left behind as water moves through the block and evaporates. It means moisture is passing through the wall, even if you never see standing water.
Can I add a sump to a finished basement?
Usually yes. The crew cuts a pit in an accessible spot, often a utility room, and ties in any drain pipe. Expect some finished space near the walls to be disturbed if an interior drain is added.
Services in Loyalsock Township
- Interior drain systemsA perimeter drain beside the footing that catches seepage and carries it to the sump.
- Sump pumps and backupsNew or replacement sump pumps, battery or water-powered backups, and discharge line fixes.
- Foundation crack repairSealing leaking cracks in poured concrete walls and assessing cracks in block or stone.
- Exterior waterproofingExcavating the outside of the foundation to add a membrane, drain board and footing drain.
- Basement dehumidifiersProperly sized, self-draining units for musty basements, condensation and summer damp.
Nearby areas
Wet floor after every storm, or a sump that runs all night?
Call and a Lycoming County waterproofing company will set up a visit.