Basement Waterproofing in Medford, NJ

Lakes and high groundwater

Lake Pine, Birchwood Lakes, Taunton Lake and Medford's other lake communities put homes close to water, often on lots that slope toward a lake. Pinelands soils are often sandy and drain quickly, but in low areas near lakes and streams, groundwater can sit close to the surface. In wet seasons, that can mean water pushing into basements and sump pumps that run often.

• Ask about pump capacity and a battery backup if your pump runs frequently.
• Make sure the discharge goes downslope and away from the house, not back toward the foundation.
• Some lake associations have rules on work near the shoreline or on drainage toward the lake.

Homes on septic and wells

Many Medford homes, especially outside the village, use a private septic system and well. Sump pump water and roof runoff should never discharge into a septic system or onto the septic field; the extra water can overload it and cause it to fail. Water-powered backup sump pumps are generally not practical on a well, so a battery backup is the usual alternative. Keep any new drainage away from the well and septic components, and know where they are before anyone digs.

The Pinelands

Much of southern Medford lies within the New Jersey Pinelands, where development and land disturbance near wetlands are regulated. Small drainage projects around an existing home usually do not raise these issues, but larger regrading or work near wetlands or streams may need approvals. Check with the township.

The village

Older homes around Main Street may have stone or block foundations and cellars that were never built to be dry. Interior drainage and dehumidification are common approaches.

Covering all of Medford

Requests come in from the Main Street village, Lake Pine, Birchwood Lakes, Taunton Lake and wooded lots in the Pinelands section, and from streets along Main Street, Route 70, Stokes Road, Jackson Road, Tuckerton Road and Hartford Road (ZIP 08055). The Medford Township area sits near the Southwest Branch of the Rancocas and Medford's lake communities, so mention in your request if your property is low-lying or close to the water.

Services available in Medford

• Basement Waterproofing
• Sump Pump Installation & Replacement
• Wet Basement & Foundation Crack Repair
• Downspouts, Grading & Yard Drainage
• Crawl Space & Basement Moisture Control

Nearby towns

• Basement waterproofing in Marlton
• Basement waterproofing in Mount Laurel
• Basement waterproofing in Mount Holly

Burlington Basement Pros is an independent referral service, not a contractor. We do not perform waterproofing, sump pump or foundation work ourselves. When you send a request, we share it with an independent partner contractor serving Burlington County, NJ, who contacts you directly. Any estimate, contract, pricing, licensing, insurance and workmanship are between you and that contractor. Please verify their credentials before you hire.