Halo Water Proofing has been the Kensington area's go-to call for Exterior Waterproofing because we answer the phone, show up on time, and stand behind the work.
We're Halo Water Proofing — a MD-licensed, fully insured waterproofing outfit that's spent years learning exactly how water moves through Kensington-area foundations, and exactly how to stop it.
Every technician on our Kensington crew is background-checked, factory-trained on the equipment we install, and held to the same estimate we quote you over the phone — no upsell surprises when the truck pulls up.
Call now and talk to an actual technician, not a script. We'll walk you through what's likely going on and get a crew scheduled.
📞 +1-866-476-1348Water problems rarely announce themselves all at once — they usually show up as small clues first. Here's what our Kensington technicians hear about most often before an inspection.
If the basement smells damp even when it looks dry, moisture is likely moving through the walls or floor somewhere.
Stair-step cracks in block foundations are a common early warning sign we see across Kensington-area homes.
It's easy to dismiss efflorescence as harmless dust, but it actually signals active moisture movement through the wall.
A sump pump that never stops cycling is often working harder than it should, or is undersized for your Kensington lot's water table.
This is one sign we tell Kensington customers not to wait on — wall movement tends to progress rather than resolve on its own.
Flooring that's cupping or warping near an exterior wall is a common clue our Kensington crews trace back to a drainage issue.
From an emergency pump swap at 2 a.m. to a full exterior drainage system, this is the work we do in Kensington every day.
Standing water in your basement doesn't wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our Kensington emergency crews pump out the basement first, then diagnose the entry point so it doesn't happen again next storm.
Call for Emergency Service →A cracked foundation wall isn't just a cosmetic issue — it's a water entry point and, over time, a structural one. Our Kensington crews assess whether it's a simple seal or a sign of bigger settlement issues before recommending a fix.
Get a Crack Assessment →Already have a sump pump that's failing or too small for your Kensington lot? We'll test it, tell you honestly whether it needs replacing, and size the new one to your actual water volume — not the cheapest unit on the truck.
Schedule a Pump Inspection →For Kensington properties fighting grading or drainage issues, an exterior French drain can intercept water before it ever reaches the foundation wall at all. We map your yard's slope and water flow before recommending which approach fits.
Ask About Drain Systems →A damp, uninsulated crawl space under a Kensington home drives up humidity, invites mold, and wastes energy year-round. We seal it with heavy-duty vapor barrier, address any standing moisture, and can add dehumidification if needed.
Get a Crawl Space Quote →Commercial properties in Kensington carry bigger stakes when water gets in: inventory, tenants, downtime. We scope commercial jobs with the same crew leads who run our residential work, backed by written specs and timelines.
Request a Commercial Quote →No confusing steps, no hard sell — just the same process our Kensington crews follow on every job.
We start with a phone conversation, not a script — enough to know whether this is an emergency dispatch or a scheduled inspection.
A technician inspects the Kensington property in person, checking the foundation, drainage, grading, and any active moisture before recommending a fix.
No verbal estimates that change later. What's quoted for your Kensington job is what's invoiced.
Once the repair is done, you get documentation of the work and a written warranty — not just a handshake.
We quote the job in writing after inspecting it in person, so what you agree to on the phone or at your door is what shows up on the final invoice.
Because we're actually based near Kensington rather than routing calls through a national center, we can usually get someone out the same day you call.
If a covered repair fails, we come back and make it right. That's written into every contract, not just promised on the phone.
If your Kensington basement just needs a $200 crack seal instead of a $12,000 system, that's what we'll tell you.
We can supply the photo documentation and repair scope most Kensington, MD carriers ask for before approving a claim.
Word of mouth is still how most Kensington customers find us, which keeps our standards higher than a big out-of-town franchise.
"They came out the same afternoon I called about water coming in during a storm. Explained everything before they touched anything. Basement's been bone dry since."
"Got quotes from three companies for a crack repair. These guys were the only ones who actually explained why the crack was happening instead of just quoting a price."
"Our old sump pump died during the worst storm of the year, obviously. They had a battery backup system installed within a day. Haven't worried about it since."
"Straightforward commercial quote, no back-and-forth, crew was professional the whole project."
"French drain install took two days like they said it would, not five. Yard was put back together better than before."
"Technician actually explained why the water was coming in instead of just quoting a number. First contractor who's done that for us."
Whether you're in the older, established parts of Kensington or a newer subdivision still settling, our crews have likely already worked on a foundation like yours nearby.
Coverage in Kensington includes 20895 20891 and the surrounding communities — if you're just outside that list, call anyway, as we frequently extend service on a case-by-case basis.
The map below shows our general Kensington coverage footprint. Call +1-866-476-1348 any time to confirm service at your specific address.
The longer water sits against your Kensington foundation, the more it costs to fix. Our line is open right now.
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