Is it possible to keep an old basement from leaking?

Definitely! The best time to consider a keeping a basement from leaking is before it starts leaking. Have a basement assessment done and it will save you a world of headaches and buckets of money. What it does is outline the areas where it will leak first and strengthen them for pennies on the dollar. They also check out your slope, check for clogged drains, and make sure your waterproofing is still doing its job. If you’re noticing all the areas around your basement always staying wet, call for an assessment.  If your basement starts having a wet smell that you never noticed before, then you may have a problem.