The Call Before the Storm

It’s the middle of April. The thick layer of snow surrounding your home is quickly turning into a brown, slushy mixture. You can feel the temperatures rising and the moisture in the air. You’re looking forward to a warm spring, but you start to notice something odd in your unfinished basement.

You find a pool of water near one of the walls, and the space feels humid. This has never happened before, so you clean it up and put a few towels down. Several weeks later, the towels are slightly damp, but that’s the last time you notice any water in your basement.

Fast forward to the following spring, and things are a little drier. The normally muddy ground is harder than usual, and you’re happy you don’t have to follow your kids around with a towel to clean up slush. You’ve all but forgotten about the small water leak you had last year, and since it never returned, you pass it off as a fluke. The kids are getting older and could use their own space, so you start to brainstorm renovation ideas. You’ve always wanted a wet bar too, so everyone decides it’s time to finish the basement.

You bring in a contracting company to lay down floors, install drywall, rough in a bathroom, and bring in several other companies to finish the space over the rest of the summer. It looks fantastic, and the entire family is thrilled. You’re proud to have the basement you’ve always dreamed of, and you settle in for a long winter, happy as can be until the spring thaw hits again.

Remember that small leak from a couple of years before? Well, it’s back and much worse than before. Watermarks are streaming down your brand-new walls. The floors are buckling and shifting, and the entire space smells musty. The kids can’t use the area anymore, and you start to remove a few drywall panels to investigate.

What you find behind the drywall makes your heart sink. You have a serious water seepage problem. You hope it’s just a one-off situation again, but in the meantime, you’re watching your investment almost literally wash away. It’s time to call in the professionals.

This is just one of the many situations we hear about every single day. Customers know they have a water seepage issue and either wait until it’s too late or frantically call us during our busy season searching for a solution. Each spring, our phones are off the hooks for months as we deal with the “flood” of calls coming in after the spring thaw.

Leaks don’t just happen in the spring, though. They’re present all year, but customers notice them as we come out of the colder months. Frozen water prevents seepage during the winter, and dry summers suck up the moisture from the ground, giving you a false peace of mind.

Even for those without a finished basement, the long-term effects of water seepage can be disastrous. Hydrostatic pressure, high humidity levels, and foundation cracks can lead to bowing walls, failing foundations, and unhealthy air quality in your home.

So why wait?

Water seepage is an issue that needs to be dealt with. The longer you wait, the more costly it can become, and the more damage that can occur to your home. We understand the urgency of fixing a leaking basement, but our busy spring months lead to backlogs and wait times, adding more anxiety to an already stressful situation. The last thing you want to do is wait for an inspection, so don’t hesitate to call!

Our quotes are totally free, and we’d be happy to give you a better understanding of the situation. Other companies try and cut corners by offering only exterior waterproofing solutions, but our years of experience have led us to provide the best interior solution in the business. Not only are we backed by a proven track record and customer testimonials, but we offer a 25-year transferrable warranty, something that adds a unique appeal to a home sale.

We can fix your leaking basement and failing foundation any time of the year. If you’ve been putting off a repair, or are planning on finishing your basement, call us first. We’ll work with you to tailor a solution directly to your needs and are flexible with our options. We understand this can be an unexpected expense, so we offer financing to help alleviate the strain and provide you with exactly what you need, no matter the situation.

So, if you’re ready to repair your leaking basement, fix your bowing foundation, and protect the biggest investment of your life, it’s time to give us a call. When it pours, we reign!

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