At Basement Waterproofing Staten Island, we work with homeowners every day to help create a dry and usable basement. Some of our clients want to convert their basement into a living space, a game room, or as a place for a home business. Their obstacle is a wet, damp and moldy basement or crawl space. There is no reason to live with a wet basement. If you’d like to reclaim your basement and transform it into a dry a secure space, just keep reading as we go over some of the tips and tricks we suggest Staten Island Homeowners every day.
The sump pump that is either installed in your basement or the crawl space beneath your home is one of the most important parts of the system that works to keep your basement dry. If the sump does not work or works poorly, then a soggy and flooded basement is just a heavy rain away.
Be proactive and check the sump to make sure that it is not full of water. Test it to make sure that it switches on and off when it should and maintain it is if is over five years old. At Basement Waterproofing Staten Island, we offer a free service for basement inspections. We offer this no cost service to help provide homeowners with information about their entire basement and crawl space. It is an opportunity for you to learn what you face – the good and bad – when it comes to your home’s basement health.
Mold is a symptom of a leaky basement. If you see mold, call us for a free basement inspection. You want to know why mold is growing and how to cut off the influx of water. The sooner you control mold, the easier it is to get rid of it.
French Drains are the primary structure that moves water away from your home’s foundation, and that helps to keep it out of your basement. A poorly designed French drain does not move water quickly away from your home and can lead to saturated soil or leaks into your basement. Saturated soil is dangerous because it does not support your foundation. Wet soil is soft and more pliable and can cause your house to settle. That process can cause cracks in your foundation and your basement’s floor. Therefore French drains are important and why they need to be inspected and maintained.
Some cracking is normal. It occurs when your home settles. Not all cracks, however, are safe. Some are the start of structural hazards that need attention sooner rather than later. If you are unsure about the danger a crack in your foundation poses, just give us a call at Basement Waterproofing Staten Island and take advantage of our free basement inspection.
We are licensed general contractors that are insured, bonded, and experienced to help homeowners in New York City and on Staten Island. We are your expert and experienced local Basement waterproofing Staten Island homeowners trust.
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