Before trying to Fix a Basement Leak it would be appropriate to understand causes for the leak and rectify the problems which have caused this leak. You should understand that most probably the cause of leak was due to the less care taken initially during the construction of home when the slopes of the lawns and the drain might have been carelessly laid. And in other instances of negligence and short-sightedness, homeowners install drain pipes with lesser dimension which later give rise to clogging. It would help homeowners to prolong the life of the property by setting right these deficiencies at the first opportunity.