Will a concrete patio area above basement walls stop water?

[Eron A.]

So, I have a basement that has cracked walls, and there is humidity in the basement.

I got quotes from a few different companies. Quotes were in the area of $10-25K to waterproof the basement.

But I noticed something a day or 2 ago. Not all of my underground basement walls are cracked, broken, and ugly looking. They are relatively in good condition for about half of the wall. I finally figured out why. The good condition section of wall is under a brick porch area that is probably about 30x4ft. The cracked span of wall is covered up only by grass. I really dont want to pay $10K...let alone $25K to take the pain off my walls and lower the humidity.

So, my question is...do you think that extending the concrete porch so that its above the other span of wall....would help and maybe resolve my issue?

I could still do carbon straps on my walls for $8K, just incase they want to bow in the future....but...from everything I can see....this would be the best and cheapest solution. I also though about extending my roof a bit.

BTW, I do know about other solutions such as...fixing the grade, underground waterproofing, interior drains, weep holes, dehumidifiers, etc. Ive done lots of research. 

Another solution Ive strongly considered is...installing a french drain some 4ft below grade, and then extending my roof out a bit. I actually think this might be a pretty good solution, but not cheap as just extending the porch area.

Thanks in advance.