Whether you use your basement as part of your living space or as storage, having a functional space is essential. No matter how old your home is, there is a good chance there could be residual basement damage from usage and normal wear and tear. But some damage might be worse than others, and you … Read more
If your basement walls are starting to bow, they need to be repaired as soon as possible. Taking care of this issue will help to prevent further damage to your home. Bowing walls are relatively common for most basements, particularly for those who live in areas with significant amounts of rainfall. Depending on the severity … Read more
About 42% of standalone houses have basements. Basements are great rooms to store items, protect its occupants from tornadoes and twisters and for extra space. While many of us have negative assumptions about basements (thanks to horror movies), they are a wonderful addition to any home. Basement walls tend to look bland, boring and even … Read more
About 14,000 Americans experience water damage every day either at home or at work. Any building that has water damage is susceptible to floor, wall and roof damage as well as mold and mildew. All of these issues make it impossible or dangerous for you to reside in these places. To avoid water damage to … Read more
Having a damp basement on your hands causes a multitude of issues. From mold and mildew to rotted wood and structural damage, keeping your basement dry is essential to the health of your home. While most builders attempt to waterproof basements during construction, water still seeps into basements through cracks and crevices. Depending on the … Read more
The first signs of wear on your basement wall is an unsettling discovery. Caused by soil expansion, your concrete walls may slowly bow, lean and eventually collapse from the buildup of hydrostatic pressure. The risk of foundational damage and water seepage has serious consequences on the livability of the house and the integrity of your … Read more
If you have a basement in your house, then you know the convenience that comes with having all of that extra square footage. Whether it is an area for living, recreation or storage, a basement provides homeowners with extra space that can be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, with that extra space … Read more
Spring has officially sprung. Temperatures are rising, we’re starting to see more sun. With that, any remaining snow and ice are melting away. All of this is good news for us humans, but that water runoff can cause problems for our homes. Too often, this melting will saturate the soil, and force that water into … Read more
As you might imagine, we’ve seen basements in every stage of flooding — from a tiny leak to an unpleasantly surprising indoor swimming pool. We also meet a lot of folks who worry about the possibility of water damage to their home and possessions. They have a lot of questions and aren’t sure what they … Read more
If you’ve struggled with a leaking basement, then you know how frustrating it can be. What you might not know is what causes the leaking in the first place. After all, the builders didn’t make a house with the intention of letting water into the basement, did they? Probably not. While some older homes with … Read more