Westfield was officially incorporated as a town on March 21, 1794, when it separated from Elizabeth, and expanded along the Central Railroad of New Jersey throughout the 19th century.
Between 1880 and 1940, Westfield developed into one of Union County’s largest communities, with large-scale construction of Colonial, Victorian, and early 20th-century homes across neighborhoods like Wychwood, Brightwood, Stoneleigh Park, and Indian Forest.
Many of these homes were built with stone, brick, or early concrete foundations installed long before exterior perimeter drainage systems became standard. Even homes constructed during post-war expansion from 1945 through the 1970s often lack modern waterproofing safeguards beneath the slab.
Westfield receives approximately 50 inches of rain and 24 inches of snow annually, often overwhelming aging stormwater infrastructure during heavy storms. Between slow-draining clay-rich soils and above-average rainfall, many homes in Westfield suffer from foundation cracks and moisture intrusion, often only realizing it after substantial damage has occurred.
Without a proper waterproofing system in place, small cracks in basement walls will expand into larger gaps, turning small leaks into multiple inches of water on your basement floor.
United Waterproofing engineered its patent-pending basement waterproofing and foundation repair system to combat hydrostatic pressure caused by slow-draining soils and outdated drainage systems.
Westfield’s older neighborhoods were developed before modern grading standards were implemented. Many homes sit on relatively level lots surrounded by mature trees that retain moisture in the soil.
During extended rain events, groundwater collects around foundation walls and beneath basement slabs.
Over time, this typically results in:
Without a complete waterproofing and exterior drainage system in place, hydrostatic pressure will only compound basement leakage and foundation issues. Long-term protection requires intercepting water and stabilizing the structure.
United Waterproofing develops complete groundwater management systems that capture subsurface water, relieve hydrostatic pressure, and reinforce foundation integrity. Each installation is customized based on elevation, drainage flow, and construction type.
Our solutions include:
With more than 25 years of field experience, every project is completed by our in-house installation team–never by third-party contractors–and backed by a Lifetime, One-Time Transferable Warranty, providing long-term structural protection and preserving property value.
United Waterproofing provides top-rated basement waterproofing solutions throughout Westfield and surrounding Union County communities, including:
Get expert waterproofing and foundation repair systems engineered specifically for Westfield’s local soil and drainage conditions.
