"Thank you so much for coming to my rescue in a time of need! My basement was flooding, water coming in through the foundation, and I was exhausted from trying to keep up with it. You guys realized the importance of prioritizing me, and put in a sump pump to save the day. You are the best!" - Joanne Lipsy

"We've used A-1 a couple of times and are always pleased. All the cracks that have been repaired have held up beautifully and we are now enjoying a newly finished basement with no concerns about water due to the cracks!" - Brendan Kenahan

"Rich was very professional and sent his technician Andrew to do the work. Wasted no time, just stayed with it. He was very knowledgeable and indicated if there was any problems they would come back and fix them. No more leaks! It is good to know there are still companies that care and deal with the issues." - Rich B.

"A couple of weeks ago we had A1 out to do some work on the bulkhead at our home in Woodstock Valley, CT. So far we are extremely pleased with the performance of the injection, I'd say 2 days after the work we had 4 inches of rain in one evening, not a drop came in. I can sleep easier now about the decision we made last month to finish our basement, we love having the extra, dry, living space." - Ron Sanderson

Rich is a reputable and responsible businessman who we have worked with several times. His response to us is always prompt and professional. He is able to schedule appointments and provides pricing in advance of performing his service and there is no up-selling involved. We would use Rich and A-1 again and we refer him often with our complete confidence

I cannot thank you enough. What an incredible company you have. It's comforting to know that if there's another problem in the future, I know who to call!! - Barbara Salzman

"I would have to say your company is " A 1", in my book. I will see you again in the spring." - Valerie Curley

A1 Foundation Crack Repair Blog

RSS - Grab A1 Foundation Crack Repair RSS Feed

 

Buying or Selling a Home with a Wet Basement

Joseph Coupal - Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Most basements, because they are built into the ground, present the possibility of invasive water, making what was once a dry basement into a wet basement. This is because water in the soil can put constant pressure on basement walls. Also, water follows the path of least resistance and over time can find its way into a basement.

With real estate transactions there are more problems with wet foundations and basements than any other physical problem in a house. Therefore, it's important when buying a house with a basement to check for signs of dampness in the basement. Also, if you want to sell a house, you need to get your basement water problems fixed the right way. As the buyer, the seller may be unaware of the water problems, or they may choose to not disclose the issue.

Signs of a Damp or Wet Basement

  • Water stains along walls or floor. This could be caused by something simple such as an overflowing laundry tub or it could be a result of water seeping in through basement windows, the walls or the floor.
  • Musty odor or damp smell. Excess moisture in a basement can cause an unmistakable smell.
  • Mold. It could be colored black, brown, yellow or green, and you won't know for certain if it's mold without testing it. Often the northwest corner of a house is known as a "cold corner" and susceptible to developing mold.
  • Efflorescence. This condition produces a white or sometimes grayish ash on the walls. Sometimes it sparkles. Efflorescence is caused by salt deposits left behind by evaporating water.
  • Spalling. When water gets inside the surface of concrete, brick or stone, salt deposits from the water cause the surface to flake away, peel or pop off.
Original article by By Elizabeth Weintraub

Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) | Permalink | Bookmark and Share

1

Recent Posts

Tags

foundation water, MA, RI mold growth, MA, RI waterproofing damp basements Even The Smallest Leak Can Cause Big Damage prevent basement flooding home repairs vertical foundation cracks foundation inspected basement dehumidifiers, MA condensation on foundation walls Efflorescence concrete foundation moisture what size sump pump winter foundation preparation basement wall cracks, MA, RI basement leaks foundation structural loading dock parking garage elevator repair services foundation walls residential services home foundation waterproofing crack repair concrete floor crackstips MA RI horizontal cracks humid basement, MA moisture in basement wet basements, MA water damage, MA, RI mold and mildew stopping water from entering basement home foundation step crack repair MA NH RI foundation wall cracks, MA, RI rock foundation cracks foundation slab large capacity dehumidifier, MA leaning foundation walls foundatin repair, MA, RI water intrusion problems mold spores leaks in floor and wall joints Rhode Island Massachusetts foundatin problems, MA, RI structural instability bulkhead leaks pipe penetration leakds, MA wet foundations basement dehumidifier basement moisture, MA bulkhead waterproof seals commercial services compacted soils water in basement, MA Prevent Basement Flooding, MA, RI crumbling moldy basements, MA Reducing Indoor Humidity, MA, RI leaky bulkhead, leaking, ma, ri, a1 foundation crack repair pipe leakds, MA humid basement Get Rid of Wet Basement of Bacteria moisture, basement, condensation basement mold, MA wet basement dehumidification system bulkhead leaks, MA damp smells mold, MA mold and mildew growth why basements leak, ma, ri Home Foundation Health, Damaging Effects of Expansive Soil foundation crack repair, MA, RI weeping foundation water over footer poured concrete foundation basement repair leaking bulkheads, MA cracks in basement floor prevent a flooded basement seller disclosures musty odor prepare your basement for a hurricane water issues prepare your home for a hurricane mold growth, MA Finding Basement Mold, MA, RI leaky pipes How To Identify A Foundation Leak home foundation bulkhead crack repair radon mold removal ma ri ct basement water problems flooded basements pipe penetration cleaning mold basement floods foundation leaks basement waterproofing ri ma Cleaning and Killing Mold Tell Tale Signs That You Might Need Foundation Repair foundation settlement foundation weeping water damage water damage claims bulkhead waterproofing dehumidifier wet foundations, MA foundation cracks block foundation cracks frozen pipes, MA basement water MA, RI leaky basement, leaking foundation home dehumidifiers crawl space and basement humidity basement waterproofing, ma, ri brick foundations concrete block walls drying out a wet basement, basement leak leaking bulkheads, MA, RI foundation inspection heavy rain horizontal shearing home flooding foundation cracks repair new england boston concrete foundaion basement repair waterproofing MA NH RI CT damp basements, MA foundation bowing, MA, RI foundation shifting foundation repair A-1 Foundation Crack Repair - MA, RI pipe penetration leakage leak sump pumps, ma, ri rock wall foundation cracks crack repair cracks in exterior walls repair Test for Radon basement water hurricane Irene wet basements a1 foundation and crack repair foundation insurance coverage moist basements flooded basement foundation crack repair home humidity home maintenance basement leaks, MA, RI dehumidify building foundation crack repair waterproofing MA NH RI CT recommended dehumidifier, MA A-1 method musty smells water Prevent Water Damage in Your Basement, MA reducing basement moisture, dehumidifiers front stoops floor cracks Damp Basement Diagnosis, MA, RI, condensation, leak water under footer foundation crumbling basement cracks, MA, RI foundation problems bulkhead and foundation leaks bulkhead seals basement flooding leaking pipes sheetrock nail pops basement inspection foundation concrete crack repair commercial residential basement leak a1 crack MA VN VT RI homeowners policy water in basement slab leaks foundation cracks, MA, RI Basement Dehumidifiers finished basement foundation floor crack repair water leaks MA NH RI CT basement water, MA, RI Black Mold Is Nothing To Be Ignored mold basement waterproofing commercial plant foundation crack repair basement waterproofing MA NH RI CT floor cracks, MA, RI mold removal damp proofing your basement basement dehumidifier, MA cracks in house waterproofing your basement basement moisture basement wall cracks dehumidifiers, MA hydraulic cemement for crack repair radon mitigation removal foundation cracks in older homes A-1 Foundation Crack Repair Can Help With Mold Issues cracks in home foundation waterproofing professional sump pump water tank water intrusion professional crack repair, MA, RI wall cracks indoor air quality finished basement with water damage concrete floor cracks dehumidifiers basement waterproofing home foundation repair services MA NH RI CT a-1 a1 foundation crack repair flood hurricane preparation commercial water problems prevent flooding horizontal foundation cracks water leaks Elevator Pit Leaking A-1 Basement Cleaning Tips basement water problems, MA When is it time to replace your sump pump, ri, ma what water damage is covered water proofing waterproofing damp-proofing dampproofing concrete crack repair foundation cracks ri ma ct basement humidity water in your basement wet basement disclosure direction of crack basement water, MA concrete block foundations foundation pipe leakds, MA basement floor cracks causes of basement flooding foundation crack waterproofing specialists flooded damage vertical cracks wall pipe leakds, MA selling a home with water problems seal between bulkhead and foundation foundation issues floats bulkhead and foundation movement Home Inspections basement condensation, MA mold, why basements leak, basement leaks,MA, RI, CT, NH heat and humidity in basements home dehumidifier basement humidity, MA leaning chimney water problems water flow basement floor/wall joint leaking foundations, MA cracks in brick sump pump float switches water leak leaks moisture leaking foundation, MA prevent basement floods

Archive