Do you get an awful feeling in the pit of your stomach every time it rains? It’s not the rain that bothers you, it’s knowing the basement is going to leak, and the floor will be soaking wet again. You’re not alone. Many people who live in homes nearby have the same problem. Leaking basements are the cause of many homes not selling. If you’re thinking of selling your home in the future, get started on the improvements right now.
Companies advertize that they’ll “Waterproof the Basement in Westford MA.” Call one of the them and have them give you a free estimate on what waterproofing your basement will cost. If you’d like to have a completely dry basement, these companies are experts in knowing how to do it. Drycrete Waterproofing is one company that installs sump pumps; repairs cracked concrete and installs French drains. They’ll check to see if the soffit and fascia are clogged and spilling over onto the exterior of your home.
Many times the problem isn’t as terrible as you may think it is. If it’s simple to repair, all the better. At the same time, you do want to know why your basement is wet all the time. Usually, it’s a drainage problem that will need to be handled immediately. Your floor drain may be clogged, or the trouble could be stemming from a wall joint or you may need a French drain installed outside the home. It will take the water away from your home and allow it to drain where your municipality allows. You may have a window well that’s leaking, a water pipe conduit or a sewer pipe leaking.
When you hire a company to Waterproof the Basement in Westford MA, they’ll find the trouble for you. Whether it’s leaking inside, outside or both, it needs to be fixed and it’s better to do it now before prices are higher, and before mold settles into your home. Mold can render your home unlivable, and it’s proven fact that a damp home increases the incidence of mold and mildew. Both of them have a very prominent odor that will take over your home. Visitors will know right away that your home is mold infested. It’s best to have a contractor waterproof your basement as soon as possible.