Damaged or leaking basements are very common in Cape Town and therefore should be seen to right away. The main concerns of a leaking basement is that when water or moisture leaks through into the building it causes problems such as; damage to the buildings structure, mold on the walls and ceilings of the building and water stains near the area of the leak that will spread and damage other areas of the structure. A basement can easily be flooded as there is no natural sunlight to help absorb any moisture.