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Leaky Bulkhead Repair

A young boy in a yellow shirt and cap peers through a hole in a cracked wall, revealing a hidden staircase with water on the steps. Grass grows near the wall.

Don’t blow a gasket, we can get your cellar stairway all sealed up.

Concrete stairs of a bulkhead repair leading from a basement with a vacuum hose on the ground.

Why Bulkheads Leak

Bulkheads differ from the rest of your concrete foundation because they are typically precast structures. This means the concrete is poured offsite into molds shaped like stairs and then transported to your property. Once onsite, the bulkhead is secured to your site-poured foundation using a rubber gasket and large bolts.

However, over time, seasonal changes in Connecticut and Massachusetts can take a toll. Frost and ground movement beneath the bulkhead can cause it to heave slightly, leading to gasket failure. When this happens, water can seep through the compromised seal—this is the most common reason bulkheads leak.

Other potential causes of leakage include:

  • A faulty seal at the bulkhead door.

  • A failing cold joint where the precast concrete meets any modifications or additions for proper fit.

Are you noticing damage or moisture intrusion?

Concrete wall of bulkhead cellar stairs with exposed injection ports and hydraulic cement.

Our Unique Bulkhead Repair Solution

If your bulkhead is leaking, repairing it quickly is essential to prevent further damage. Many companies propose costly solutions like:

  • Installing a sump pump, which can be unsightly and reduce home value.

  • Replacing the entire bulkhead, an expensive and invasive option.

At Attack A Crack, we offer a better solution: replacing just the failing rubber gasket that seals your bulkhead to the foundation.

Our urethane or epoxy injection process creates a permanent, watertight seal backed by our lifetime guarantee, ensuring your bulkhead stays leak-free for good.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late.

Contact us today for a free evaluation, and let us help keep your home safe, secure, and standing strong for decades to come.

Bolstering Bulkheads

 

Our proprietary bulkhead repair method has proven the test of time, and we are the only company in New England offering a lifetime guarantee on this type of repair. If you want the security of knowing you’ll never have this problem again, give us a call today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Close-up of a corner with concrete bulkhead stairs, wooden board, and fresh gray rubber sealant applied at the joint.

  • We are able to repair most types of bulkheads, regardless of the material of the stairs.

  • Yes! Many people who call us wonder if they need to wait until Spring to get a repair done, and quite the opposite is true — if you’ve got active leaking, the best time to do a repair is as soon as possible.

    All of our materials and process work equally well during throughout the year.

  • We can help! Our injection method will full fill the space behind the bolts and create a secure bond that lasts a lifetime.

  • The majority of our bulkhead repairs cost less than $2000, which is significantly cheaper than other approaches like a sump pump or full excavation and replacement.

    For the result being a securely sealed basement space that you can count on for life, we trust you’ll find it well worth the value.