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How Do You Know If Basement Waterproofing in NJ & DE is Needed?
Residents of New Jersey and its close neighbor Delaware are no strangers to the problems caused by water in the basement. Usually those in NJ and DE view basement waterproofing as an expensive and not-so-necessary burden. But, many find out too late how wrong they are!
Ruined personal belongings, crumbled foundations, out of control mold problems and damaged walls are just a few of the reasons they should of had their basements wateproofed...but, again, they learn this lesson too late.
NJ & DE Basement Waterproofing: When You Should Have it Done
At this point most people from Jersey and DE are saying, "ok, ok, I know why we should get waterproofed, but how do we know when we need it?!?"
You should have it done no matter what, but, if you want to push it, look for these signs:
White streaks on the basement walls or floors
If you smell a musty odor in the basement
If the paint is peeling on your basement walls or celing
ANY sign of mold or mildew
Cracks in the walls
Bowed walls (very dangerous, call a professional immediately)
Any damp spots on the walls or floorsr
Any visable mold
If you see or smell any of these, you need yoru basement waterproofed. The longer you wait, the worse it will be for the house. You can try it alone or get a qualified, certified and insured professional to do it for you. There have been problems in the Pa, NJ, & DE areas with basement service contractors who are working without certifications so be sure to ask up front what kind of cert and insurance they have.
As far as the cost of the service, remember that any type of water damage in your basement or foundation can lower the value of your house by 25% or more! Plus, having your basement and foundation waterproofed and sealed off from moisture it also increases your home's value. Keep this in mind when weighing the investment cost of wateproofing and you'll see that its more than worth it!
