basement water causes 2

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Heavy rain saturates the soil, pushing water against basement walls until it finds a crack or seeps through porous concrete. Poor grading around the house and clogged gutters can also direct runoff right to the foundation. Meanwhile, a broken pipe or a high water table can force moisture in from below, leaving puddles and dampness that feel impossible to dry.