Every family that has a basement of any kind must consider what they are going to do to keep moisture from creeping into their basement. Working with a basement waterproofing company can help to insulate and protect the basement, but homeowners must take steps of their own to ensure that their basement is less humid and damp. All the work they do will be for naught if the family does not take this situation seriously on their end.
1. Get A Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier will remove moisture out of the air to reduce dampness and condensation. These kinds of units can be turned on and off by the family depending on the season and the weather conditions.
2. Install a Dehumidifier in the HVAC Unit
Having a dehumidifier installed as part of the home’s central heating and air unit can help to pull moisture out of the house as a whole. While most houses have problems with humidity in the basement, humidity in other parts of the house can contribute to the problems the family has in the basement. In addition, these units will service the basement to ensure that it is as dry as possible.
3. Have the Basement Waterproofed
Before the family invests a ton of money in finishing their basement or using it for many different purposes, they should first call in a Milwaukee basement waterproofing company to ensure that the basement is not going to be invaded by water and moisture every year. The basement can be insulated, the walls can be waterproofed and the floors can be sealed to prevent moisture from collecting.
4. Don’t Forget the Outside of the House!
The landscaping in the yard can be altered to guide rainwater away from the house so that the basement does not flood. Even something as simple as proper water control can prevent many problems. Proper placement of gutters and downspouts can direct water away from your house so that it does not enter your basement.
All of these actions together will make a basement drier and more functional for the family. While a nice basement is the dream of every family, steps must be taken to ensure that your basement is going to be dry all throughout the year. This type of preparation will help keep the basement dry during the rain and flood season.
In Southeast Wisconsin, we have the only Nationally Certified Structural Repair Specialist on staff and two Nationally Certified Waterproofing Specialists on staff.
Accurate Basement Repair is a member of the NAWSRC (National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors), NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), the Basement Health Association, the BBB (Better Business Bureau), WAHI (Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors), BIASEW (Building Inspectors Association of South Eastern Wisconsin) and Angie’s List.
We are proud to say that we have an A+ rating with the BBB and we won two Super Service Awards from Angie’s List in 2010 – one for foundation repair and the other for basement waterproofing. Our professional and knowledgeable staff will educate you on various self-help procedures to save money on your foundation and waterproofing needs. We are NOT a franchise. Our dedicated team works year round! We use high quality and well maintained equipment which will provide the lowest impact to your landscaping. Our team of trustworthy and competent staff attends regular training, seminars and/or trade shows, so they are able stay up-to-date on everything that is happening in the foundation restoration and waterproofing industry. We provide outstanding customer service throughout the entire repair process – from estimate to completion. And last, but not least… Accurate Basement Repair is the #1 referred foundation repair company by professional engineers, basement consultants, realtors, municipal building inspectors, home inspectors, lenders, property management companies and most importantly, our past customers.
