Exterior waterproofing addresses the source directly: excavation, membrane application, and footing drainage designed to keep water away from the wall in the first place.
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What "specialized" actually means for exterior waterproofing at our company — not a marketing word, a set of specific practices.
We don't treat exterior work as a bigger version of interior injection — it's a different discipline requiring different equipment and technique.
Active water intrusion visible from outside — pooling against the foundation, saturated soil — moves to priority scheduling.
No surprise charges for unexpected utility lines or rock encountered during excavation — those are flagged and discussed before proceeding.
Drainage board installed over the membrane channels water down to the footing drain rather than letting hydrostatic pressure build against the wall.
We don't run a one-size-fits-all playbook — every exterior waterproofing job starts from these core service components, adapted to what your property actually needs.
Drainage board goes over the membrane to create a channel for water to travel down to the footing drain instead of pressing against the wall. This is the most thorough exterior fix available and typically carries the longest service life of any waterproofing method.
Older homes often have footing drains that have silted in or collapsed over decades — we assess existing drain condition and replace where compromised.
We regrade the perimeter to direct water away from the structure and coordinate downspout extensions as part of a complete exterior fix.
Window wells without proper drainage collect and hold water against a vulnerable point in the foundation wall — often the source of a leak that seemed to come from nowhere.
Sealing from the exterior addresses hydrostatic pressure at the point of entry rather than relying solely on an interior injection to manage it after the fact.
Four steps, start to finish — from your call to a backfilled, regraded foundation wall.
Active pooling against the foundation is flagged for priority scheduling.
Technicians walk the full property perimeter before recommending excavation, checking grading, downspout placement, and existing drainage.
Pricing is itemized by excavation footage, membrane material, and drainage work, in writing before any digging begins.
Excavation sites are backfilled, compacted, and regraded to proper slope before the crew leaves, with landscaping restoration included where disturbed.
Real feedback from Pomona-area customers who called us for exterior waterproofing.
"They found our footing drain had completely collapsed after thirty years — explains why the interior fixes never fully worked before."
"Regraded the whole side yard and extended our downspouts as part of the job. Haven't seen water against that wall since."
"Excavation crew was careful with our landscaping and put everything back better than it was before."
"Appreciated that they explained why interior injection alone wasn't going to solve our specific problem before recommending exterior work."
The questions Pomona customers ask us before booking exterior waterproofing service.
Arrow Tight Waterproofing provides exterior waterproofing throughout Pomona, NJ, dispatching from regional staging points to keep arrival times short across our full coverage footprint.
Because exterior work requires excavation crews, coverage is more regional than interior services — worth confirming by phone either way.
Notice: Arrow Tight Waterproofing is a free referral service designed to assist homeowners and businesses in connecting with independent local contractors. All contractors and service technicians are independent and Arrow Tight Waterproofing does not warrant or guarantee any work performed. It is the responsibility of the customer to verify that the hired contractor furnishes the necessary license and insurance required for the work being performed. All calls are routed to independent local service providers.
