Yes, a crack in your basement wall can cause water to leak.
It could be water leaking down through a crack or badly caulked seam.
Your basement may leak when it rains due to cracks in the foundation, poor drainage around the perimeter of your home, or clogged gutters and downspouts. Water can seep through these openings and accumulate in your basement, causing leaks. It is important to address these issues to prevent further damage to your home.
The cost to repair a water leak in a basement will depend with the leaking hole. The cost to repair it can range from $20 to about $150.
I have small leaks in the basement in corner of concrete the floor and concrete blocks wall.
Basement walls can leak when it rains due to water seeping through cracks or gaps in the foundation. The pressure from the saturated soil outside the basement can also force water into the walls. Additionally, poor drainage around the foundation can lead to water pooling and eventually finding its way into the basement.
First you have to find the source of the water and make sure that you don't have more than one crack. If it is a major crack, you may need to hire an expert. If it is a minor crack you can use foundation crack repair kits like ones sold on After you have repaired the crack you want to seal the floor and walls to strengthen the concrete and prevent future cracks and leaks.
Evaporation.
Common signs of a leak in a basement ceiling include water stains, dampness, mold growth, and dripping water. To effectively repair a leak in a basement ceiling, identify the source of the leak, fix any plumbing issues, seal cracks or gaps, waterproof the area, and consider installing a sump pump or drainage system if necessary.
Your policy probably does not cover normal wear and tear such as aging of the beam. Coverage will depend on what is causing the beam to break such as a water leak, dry rot, etc. Different states have different laws-call an insurance lawyer.
it would have a crack with water dripping or spraying out of it.
I have a water leak under slab cement down in my basement. It is always damp and dank down there. I can't point out where it's coming from. It seems to be random where the water comes up. What do I do?
Upper intake manifold plenum leak/crack most likely. If its blowing out coolant then you probably have a bad head gasket.