Does your basement have dank, musty odors? Do the walls frequently leak during and after heavy storms? Can you see cracks, gaps, or bulges in the concrete foundation? Have you noticed watermarks, peeling paint, mold, or salt crystal deposits on the base of walls and the floor? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your home may seriously benefit from waterproofing basement walls.
We have worked with hundreds of homeowners to fully seal basement foundations and prevent further water damage by utilizing interior and exterior application methods. Left unaddressed, moisture penetrating basement walls, floors, and joints results in a spectrum of expensive problems. To avoid erosion, flooding, electrical issues, wood rot, mold growth, and even structural instability, you should consider waterproofing basement walls.
- Cracks in the Concrete. Cracks or holes in poured concrete allow surface runoff to seep in from outside. Groundwater pressure can also force moisture through tiny gaps and pores.
- Eroding Mortar. Mortar erosion between block wall cracks enables water migration down the cavity to the interior finishes.
- Non-waterproofed Joints. The area where your concrete walls meet the floor acts as a freeway for water to infiltrate the basement interior space if it’s not waterproofed correctly.
- Insufficient or Poorly Graded Drainage. Poor drainage around the home’s perimeter sends runoff flooding into window wells or against the foundation.
- Interior Plumbing Leaks. Interior leaks create wet walls and surfaces, leading to peeling, mold, odors, and potential wood stud rot issues.
- Interior Plumbing Leaks. Don’t wait until you have full-on flooding, expensive mold remediation, or hazardous electrical issues before waterproofing basement walls. Our crews can expertly diagnose weaknesses and then develop custom solutions to keep your space dry. Contact us today for a free quote to secure your home’s foundation.