They’ve Come a Long Way Since the Pyramids

Posted on: 24 June 2020

Your basement holds a lot of your belongings, most likely including important things such as photo albums, family heirlooms, or maybe multiple rooms filled with furniture and other important items. If your basement were to get water in it, think about what you could lose. How many irreplaceable items would you lose? If your basement has a chance to get water in it, you could set yourself up for a major loss. Having your basement waterproofed can help prevent a loss such as this. If you aren't sure if your basement needs to be waterproofed, read on for a few signs.

1. You Have Had Seepage

If your basement has had seepage, there's a good chance that you could end up with a lot more than just a small amount of water in your basement. Seepage can occur when water outside begins to flood your yard, and rather than the water draining away from your yard, it drains into your basement slowly. This slow leak into your basement may not seem like a big deal, but with time, that slow seepage can turn into a major problem for you. If you notice seepage around the bottom corner of your basement, it's important to pay attention to this and have your basement waterproofed.

2. You Have Had Flooding Problems In The Past

If your basement has flooded in the past, even if it's been a long time since it has happened, you should have your basement waterproofed. Just because you have had a few months or years of good luck doesn't mean you aren't going to have an issue again in the future. Do what you have to do to ensure your basement doesn't leak again and you don't end up with a complete loss of everything you own in the basement, and other issues such as electrical and structural damage.

3. Your Basement Walls Are Cracking

If your basement walls are beginning to crack or crumble, it's important to do something to prevent a disaster. Your basement should not only be waterproofed, but they are also going to need some repairs as well. If your walls are cracking, they are going to let in water at some point, as they are going to be weaker and won't offer you the protection that they should be giving you. A major storm is all it will take for water to enter your walls.

If you have any of these issues at your home, it's imperative that you contact a basement waterproofing service to have your basement inspected and waterproofed as necessary to prevent water damage at your home.