Improve The Value Of Your Home With Basement Waterproofing Oak Brook, IL
Basement mold can be a serious problem. Mold, while not particularly resilient, can return very quickly, even when it has been cleaned properly. A few varieties of mold can cause health problems. Even everyday mold can cause damage to food, paper, drywall, and other materials. Following these steps will ensure your basement is mold free.
The Risks Associated With Basement Water And Flooding
Whether you are using your basement or not, it is important to deal with the water problem sooner rather than later. The dangers of a wet basement include:
- Health problems: Mold growth occurs in damp spaces and your basement will provide the best conditions. Mold spores are allergens responsible for asthmatic attacks and many respiratory complications. Most of the air you breathe in your home travels from the basement, hence the need to prevent mold growth through waterproofing this space.
- Risk to your home: Water entry through foundation walls compromises the integrity of the entire structure. Wood joists and metal fasteners used to strengthen a foundation get ruined, thus leaving your home vulnerable.
- Diminished home value: Any signs of water damage in the basement will turn off prospective buyers. If you ask for a home assessment, this is one of the major defects that will feature in your report. Basement waterproofing increases your home’s market value.
By dealing comprehensively with the water problem in your basement, you will create extra living space in your home. Your basement can be turned into a kid’s play room, games room, study, guest room or converted into any other use.
Dealing With Water In A Basement
If you notice any signs of water in your basement including effervescence on the wall, damaged wallpaper, musty odor caused by mold, standing water or high humidity levels, notify a waterproofing contractor immediately. The most common basement waterproofing techniques used include:
- Total excavation: A trench is dug all the way to the footing and footer tiles are inspected and replaced. The wall is cleaned and then sealed with a waterproofing membrane. A porous material is used to cover the drain tile before the dirt is used to fill the trench.
- Interior drainage: A trench is dug around the interior perimeter of the basement walls and a perforated PVC pipe is installed. This pipe collects water and drains it into a sump pit or away from the property.
If you notice any signs of water seepage in your basement, call in an established contractor for inspection and professional waterproofing. This will protect both your home and family.
All waterproofing companies have to make a choice. They can assume an attitude of, “no one’s perfect,” and “the homeowner won’t notice that,” or “close enough.” Or they can do what Everdry Illinois does… and insist on strict standards and absolute precision.
And while waterproofing contractors in Illinois, unfortunately, choose the “close enough” route, Everdry Illinois has committed to the highest standards of service and installation. We always, always, ALWAYS do it the RIGHT WAY.
In addition to our excellent professionals, we have also carefully built a top team of managers and office support people. The office support staff are exceptionally skilled at listening to what you want and then making the right recommendations for your budget and tastes.
The office support people are well-trained to avoid the typical frustrations of “I don’t know” answers. (And if they really don’t know, they’ll get you to the right person). The typical customer service frustrations that are so common nowadays are not the “Everdry way”.
Creating dry, healthy basements for 40+ years.