Signs of a Wet Basement and How to Fix It

Water can enter a basement through many different channels or methods, and it can lead to more serious issues down the line.

Even if it does not rain heavily, water may still enter your basement because it’s hiding in the soil around your house. When a house is built for the first time, the soil is excavated and replaced around your foundation, which means it’s not as densely packed as the soil further away from your home. This creates a path for water to find its way into the surrounding soil more easily, putting pressure on the foundation and eventually causing cracks in the walls. Cracks in your walls give water a direct path into your basement. Water can even come in via the floor, porous walls, or leaky windows.

If left untreated, water inside your basement can cause mold or mildew growth, wood rot, and expensive damage to your home or other personal items.

Here are some other signs that you might have a wet basement in need of a waterproofing solution:

1.       Water is pooling or standing in certain areas in your basement.

2.       There is a musty odor coming from your basement.

3.       Crystalline deposits are appearing on your concrete floors or walls.

4.       You are noticing condensation in specific areas.

5.       Your sump pump is having issues.

6.       Your heating and cooling bills have gone up because it takes more energy to cool or heat your home due to the damp air traveling up from your basement.

7.       Your hard wood floors are buckling.

If you are experiencing any of these issues, there is no need to worry because The Basement Transformer can help! We offer free estimates with solutions that will help to waterproof your basement.

Our transformation specialist will come out to your home and inspect it to determine what solutions are best for you and your home.

Our patented products such as our interior drainage systems, state-of-the-art sump pump systems, waterproof vapor barriers, dehumidifiers and more will ensure your basement remains dry and safe!

Every home is different, so every plan we offer for homeowners is unique to the needs of their home. Contact us today so we can figure out how to help you.