Watch the brick ledge repair.
Job at a glance
- Property: brick home
- Service: exterior foundation repair at the brick ledge
- What we did: excavated the upper foundation, cleaned the joint and sealed it
- Date: October 2026
- Video: 22 seconds
The problem: water right where the brick meets the foundation
Water was coming into this basement right where the brick meets the foundation. That’s one of the most common leak points we see.
What caused it: a failed seal at the brick ledge
The brick ledge is the shelf at the top of the foundation wall where the first row of brick sits. When the seal at that ledge fails, water runs straight into the wall and down into the basement.
How we fixed it
- Excavated the upper part of the foundation to expose the brick ledge
- Cleaned out the joint
- Sealed it so the water stays outside
The result
Leak stopped. The water stays outside the wall now.
Damp at the top of a basement wall?
If you have staining or dampness at the top of a basement wall, just below ground level, the brick ledge is the first place we check. On this job we only had to dig out the upper part of the foundation, not the whole wall down to the footing.
More exterior jobs:
- West Bloomfield: old drain plugged with mud, replaced from outside
- Birmingham: exterior waterproofing with a restored yard
- Davisburg: 40 feet fixed from outside, no basement demo
See exterior waterproofing, foundation crack repair, excavation and common causes of basement leaks in Southeast Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Water coming in at the top of your basement wall? Call or text (586) 345-7292 for a free estimate.
Mansour’s Innovations LLC: owner-operated since 2014 by Matt (Imad) Mansour, 20+ years in the trade. See all projects.