HOME BASEMENT SYSTEMS

Yearly, hundreds of homeowners begin to experience some form of water damage in their basements. This is because over the past years, the pressure from the surrounding groundwater gradually causes havoc in the basement’s wall foundation, eventually causing cracks, and accumulation of mold and mildew. While some homeowners receive signs of possible flood damage, there are some who are taken by surprise after a heavy rain or when snow starts to melt. Because of these, homeowners consider basement waterproofing as their sole solution in keeping their foundation safe and dry. In most cases, this solution is acceptable, provided that it is done by a knowledgeable, honest and experienced basement waterproofing professional. But if the waterproofing of the basement is done by someone with no experience and knowledge in the field, it could end up doing more harm than good to the basement. Since leaky basements occur in a substantial number of houses, basement waterproofing is becoming more and more popular; making a good basement waterproofing company is hard to come by. But with a little hard work and a good eye for quality, homeowners can get their money's worth without compromising anything. There's a complete list of standard that homeowners can use to determine whether a basement waterproofing company is the right one to do the job. The estimate process is the first test of whether or not a basement waterproofing company is reputable.

All professional companies never charge an estimate fee, since it is considered as a part of the process that helps the customer to decide. A trustworthy company tries to help the potential customer understand the process before charging anything and even tell their customers if the damage can be repaired by the homeowners themselves. Subsequently, a reliable basement waterproofing company must have some references or reviews from past customers. Determine whether the references that were given weren’t fabricated. If possible, pay a visit with appointment to the site. If they cannot offer any references, then they are not good enough. Also, determine whether the company has all the insurances needed. The most important insurances are the Workman’s Compensation Insurance that protects the homeowner in case a worker gets injured while working and the General Liability Insurance that makes the company liable to any damage in the homeowner’s property. It is also sensible to verify with the Business Bureau, if there are any complaint against the company in the past. Finally, the basement waterproofing company better give a five year guarantee at the very least in writing.