Suburban Basement will request a water test if the repairs you received require it.

The “water test” or “water leak test” helps to ensure that the repair was effective. Some cracks require a touch-up to completely seal the area sufficiently.

This is especially important if you intend to finish or refinish the repaired area. When possible, we ask for the test to be performed 2 days in a row to properly emulate a heavy rain.

  Do Not Perform a Water Test the same day as the repair 

1. Note the “before” condition of the area. It might help to take a picture.
2. Place a garden hose outside, directly adjacent to the repaired area.
3. Run the water for about 30 minutes.
4. Check the repaired area for leaks or changes.
5. If a Leak is found complete step 5, if not skip to step 6.
   • Note the time it took for the leak to appear after starting the test.
   • Feel the wall to see if it “feels” damp or just looks that way.
   • Mark the wall (chalk, crayons or painters tape work well for this).
   • Take a picture or note the change you see (pictures are most helpful).
6. Report your findings to Suburban Basement
   • Pictures and findings can be texted to 586-465-5500
   • or emailed to frontdesk.inbox@suburbanbasement.com