Basement Waterproofing in Abington, PA
Abington, PA sits where three creek systems begin, and plenty of its basements notice a long soaking rain. If you're dealing with a damp corner, a seep along the floor or a pump that rarely rests, describe it in a few lines. One independent local contractor follows up, visits and prices the work in writing, at no cost to you.
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Fixing Basement Water in Abington, PA
Abington Township, in Montgomery County about 12 miles north of Center City Philadelphia, had 58,656 residents in the 2025 Census estimate. Incorporated in 1704 where Old York Road crossed Susquehanna Street Road, it now spans 17 communities, Glenside, Rydal, Roslyn and Willow Grove among them. Jenkintown and Rockledge are separate boroughs.
Rather than a waterproofing company, this site is a free referral service that writes no estimates and touches no basements. Your note goes to a single independent contractor, who handles the visit, the price and any job you agree to. Contractors may pay to advertise here, currently on a free trial; you never pay and are handed nothing for asking.
An Owner Town With Many Basement Ages
Roughly 77% of Abington households own their home, more than in any other township on this site, and the median owner value is $391,800 (Census QuickFacts). In the central Abington area the typical house dates to around 1955, and about seven in ten stand alone, many over poured concrete or block walls.
The Hollywood section in south Abington, planned in 1928 by California builder Gustav Weber, holds 174 Mission-style and Art Deco houses on streets named for Southern California places.
- A faint tide line low on the wall. It marks where water stood.
- One wall that stays damp. On a lot that tilts toward the house, runoff gathers on the uphill side.
- Wet spots that linger for days. Dampness long after the sky clears points to groundwater more than a gutter.
What Local Contractors Do in Abington, PA
The visiting contractor decides what suits your house.
- Full waterproofing. Soils in the township's Tookany section absorb water slowly, so an interior drain along the footing that feeds a sump is a frequent answer where walls stay wet.
- Leak repair. One seep at a window well or pipe opening can sometimes be fixed by itself.
- Crack repair. A hairline crack in a postwar poured wall often takes an injection; block walls may need their joints repointed.
- Sump pump work. A new pump, a battery backup or a discharge carried farther from the foundation.
- Drainage outside. Longer downspouts and reshaped soil keep roof water from pooling at the walls.
Each service has its own page, including full basement waterproofing, foundation crack repair and basement drainage.
Three Watersheds Begin in Abington, PA
Abington holds the headwaters of three watersheds. Pennypack Creek drains more than half the township, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford tributaries such as Baeder Creek drain the south, and Sandy Run heads west toward the Wissahickon. Township planning documents list major floods in 1931, 1964, 1996 and 2001.
The Sandy Run floodplain passes through Crestmont and Roslyn, and the Baeder Creek floodplain through Glenside. After Tropical Storm Allison in June 2001, FEMA bought out homes along Baeder Creek, and DVRPC reports that flood claims in the township later dropped sharply.
Most damp basements here owe nothing to creek flooding; groundwater and runoff press on walls in spring thaw and summer storms.
Water rising out of a floor drain points to the sewer, not seepage. Ask Abington Township at 267-536-1000 who handles sewer backups at your address.
Abington, PA Registration and Permits
Abington requires every contractor working inside the township to register with it online, on top of the statewide home improvement registration. Permits priced on job cost need a copy of the work contract. Code Enforcement sits at 1176 Old York Road, 267-536-1000 (prompt 4 for permits). The contractor confirms which permits your job needs, and any tie-in to the house drain belongs with a licensed plumber.
Typical Costs for Abington, PA Basements
No price list exists for Abington alone, so these figures are national.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical basement waterproofing project | about $3,000 to $10,000 (average about $5,000) | Fixr national (2026) |
| Interior perimeter drain, per linear foot | $40 to $120 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Sump pump installation | $600 to $2,500 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Epoxy crack injection, per crack | $250 to $1,000 | Fixr national (2026) |
| Waterproof paint or sealant, per sq ft | $1 to $8 | Fixr national (2026) |
For a range sized to your floor plan, try the cost calculator.
A Simpler Start in Abington, PA
- A contractor who works nearby. One independent contractor who takes Abington jobs gets your request.
- Details on paper. Ask for the drain length, pump model, discharge route and warranty terms written into the estimate.
- Checks you run yourself. This site verifies no one; confirm the state number with the Attorney General and the township registration with Code Enforcement.
For home improvement over $500, Pennsylvania requires a signed written contract showing the contractor's state registration number (it begins with "PA"), start and finish dates and the total price. The Attorney General's line, 1-888-520-6680, confirms registrations.
Check Your Street, Then Your Symptoms
Enter your address to see whether your part of Abington is covered, then answer five quick questions about what you're seeing downstairs.
Questions About Abington, PA Basements
My house is in the Hollywood section. Will waterproofing change how it looks?
Interior systems, such as a perimeter drain and sump, leave the outside alone; digging along the foundation is another matter. Tell the contractor up front that the exterior should stay as it is, and ask Code Enforcement which permits outside work would need.
I live near Baeder Creek in Glenside. Can waterproofing stop a creek flood?
No. A drain and sump deal with groundwater pressing on the walls, not a creek that has left its banks. If your lot sits in a mapped floodplain, the township's Engineering department at 267-536-1043 can walk you through the maps. Everyday seepage is still a contractor's job.
Does a contractor need an Abington registration as well as a state one?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors to register with the Attorney General and print that number on ads, estimates and contracts, and Abington keeps its own contractor registration. Ask to see both and check them yourself, since this site confirms neither.
Can I back out after signing a waterproofing contract?
Generally, yes, within three business days of signing a home improvement contract in Pennsylvania, and the contract itself must explain that right. A door-to-door sale of $25 or more generally has a similar window. Complaints about a contractor go to the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection.
More Towns Nearby
The site also has pages for Cheltenham, PA, Abington's neighbor to the south, and Bensalem, PA, across Northeast Philadelphia in Bucks County.
Request an Abington, PA Estimate
Note which wall gets wet and after what weather, then fill in the short form. One independent contractor will reach out about a visit, and whatever written estimate comes back is yours to weigh, compare or turn down.