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Q: Why does my basement
leak?
 A:
Water begins to build up around the foundation of your home then proceeds to
seep through the walls and floor. The leading cause of water in your basement is
the drain tile on the exterior of your home has begun to breakdown or become
clogged as a result of the soil settling or poor installation.
Q: Why is there a
musty smell in my basement?
 A: The odor is caused by the dampness and
high humidity. Mold thrives in a damp basement environment. This smell often
results in increased respiratory infections, asthma, and allergies.
Q: Why are the walls
stained?
A: Stains
are evidence of dampness in that area of the wall or acidic residue. Acidic
residue, known also as efflorescence, is a result of water that builds up on the
exterior of the basement wall that then travels through the block.
Q: Can I do anything
on my own to correct the problem?
A:
Cleaning your gutters and regrading the soil away from the foundation of the
home may help. If this doesn't correct the problem, please contact
us.
Q: Someone told us
that they would do exterior waterproofing in order to prevent the water from
reaching the basement. Is this a good idea?
A:
Exterior waterproofing is often unnecessary and more costly. Pipes that are
placed in the ground around the home become clogged and cracked because they are
still exposed to the original conditions that caused the water to enter your
basement to begin with. Soil settling is inevitable, and any pipes or tile
installed in this environment will clog and break.
Q: What type of
warranty do you have?
A: Waterproofing is warranted for the
life of the home and is a totally transferable warranty. Foundation work depends
on the type of work we do. We assure you we do have the best warranties in the
industry, at absolutely no charge to you. We feel that the peace of mind that
you gain from our work should be free.
Q: Will this type of
work increase the value of my home?
A:
Definitely! This will not only enhance the value of the house, the home
value will increase by more than the cost to fix it.
 Request more information online
now or call Basement Maintenance toll-free at 1-800-288-0831.
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