Nestled in the mountains and beside Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint offers homeowners stunning views and peaceful living. But beneath that beauty lies a challenge many residents face—wet basements, musty crawl spaces, and shifting foundations due to the unique mix of mountainous terrain and changing weather. That’s where Premier Basement Systems comes in.
For over 30 years, we’ve helped Sandpoint families solve everything from seasonal seepage to sagging floor joists with a complete suite of basement solutions. Whether your issue is water, air quality, or structural integrity, we don’t just treat the symptoms—we solve the root of the problem.
The Sandpoint Challenge: Why Homes in the Area Are Vulnerable
Sandpoint’s elevation, heavy winter snow, and springtime runoff create persistent moisture pressure on foundations. Many older homes in the region were built before modern waterproofing techniques were available. Combined with soil movement, this puts basements and crawl spaces at high risk for:
- Water seepage and flooding
- Musty odors and mold growth
- Cold, drafty floors
- Cracks in foundation walls and floors
- Uneven settling and bowing walls
Our team regularly services homes throughout Sandpoint, from the lakeshore neighborhoods to the hillsides, where water drainage is especially tricky. Homeowners here often need a combination of solutions—not just one—and that’s where our comprehensive approach makes all the difference.
Our Three-Tier System: Water. Air. Structure.
1. Waterproofing
The first step in basement protection is keeping water out—or safely managing the water that will inevitably come in. We install interior drainage systems that capture wall and floor seepage and route it to a multi-pump sump system, which removes water from your home even during power outages. We finish basement walls with vapor barriers or insulated wall panels to prevent mold and moisture.
A local homeowner shared:
“Every spring we used to dread snowmelt. Water would pool in our basement and ruin our storage. Since Premier came in, it’s been dry every year—no more panic attacks when the snow starts melting.”
2. Air Quality
Moisture leads to poor indoor air quality. Mold spores, dust mites, and bacteria thrive in damp environments—especially if your crawl space is unsealed or exposed. That’s why we often pair waterproofing systems with a high-efficiency dehumidifier that keeps humidity levels healthy and filters the air.
Many homes in Sandpoint also benefit from crawl space encapsulation. We install a durable crawl space liner across the floor and walls, then seal vents and insulate rim joists to create a dry, energy-efficient environment beneath the home.
3. Structural Repair
When water damages wood framing or foundation walls, we provide adjustable crawl space supports, steel wall anchor systems, and foundation pier systems to restore stability. These are permanent, warrantied solutions designed to withstand the shifting soils of Bonner County.
Serving Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, and surrounding North Idaho communities.
