Waterfront Lots and High Groundwater
Living close to the lake: dampness that isn't a leak.
KIRKLAND NEIGHBORHOOD · HOUGHTON
Water Damage in Houghton
Groundwater in the lower level or runoff against the foundation? Have the water removed and the structure dried, with readings to prove it.
- Water extraction, drying & repairs
- Eastside restoration companies
- Kirkland & nearby cities
Kirkland's Oldest Shoreline
Houghton is one of the oldest parts of Kirkland: English settlers homesteaded here in the late 1860s. Today it runs along the southern shoreline, with homes stepping down the slope toward Lake Washington. That setting brings two water problems at once. Runoff from uphill properties travels downhill toward foundations, and close to the lake the water table sits high, so lower levels and crawl spaces can stay damp through the wet season.
The Houses Here
Houghton has established homes on sloped lots, lakefront and view properties, and newer construction where older houses have been replaced. Lower levels are often partly buried in the hill. Lakefront homes may have finished rooms close to the water table.
Where Water Comes From in Houghton
- High groundwater near the shoreline in the wet months
- Downhill runoff reaching the uphill side of houses
- Partly buried lower levels with seepage at walls and slab joints
- Established plumbing in older homes
Help for Houghton Homes
Water damage here usually falls under water extraction, basements & crawl spaces, kitchens, baths & laundry, ceilings & upper floors or drying & repairs. One Kirkland number covers all five.
Water damage in Houghton?
Speak with an Eastside water removal company: (425) 437-2143.
Call (425) 437-2143Near the lake, water under the floor may not be a leak at all. Moisture readings tell a restoration company whether it's plumbing, runoff or groundwater, and that decides the fix.
Reading for Houghton
Hillside Lots and Water at the Uphill Wall
How runoff on a slope ends up inside a lower level.