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Wet Basement Repair

What Causes a Wet Basement in PA?

Although water is essential for all life on Earth, too much water can be a bad thing – especially when it’s in your basement.   There are many ways that a wet basement can be detrimental to your home aside from flooding. Some of these less noticeable symptoms of a wet basement include:

  • crawl spaceMusty odors or high humidity in the basement
  • Metal rust or wood rot
  • Water stains on the walls or floor
  • Mold or mildew growth
  • Condensation on pipes
  • Wet or damp insulation or walls

If you are looking for a solution for your wet basement, do not hesitate to contact the professional team at Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing right away!

Knowing the causes of a wet basement is the first step to preventing it from occurring in your Pennsylvania home. One of the biggest culprits of a wet basement is poor or failing drainage. A working drain or gutter will direct water away from your foundation, keeping the water from seeping into your home and flooding your basement. But if your interior or exterior drainage system is failing, or was improperly installed, you could experience some major problems. Another cause of basement moisture could be faulty plumbing. If your plumbing system is failing, there is a greater chance that leaks will form in your basement, which could lead to flooding.

wet basementAnother cause of a wet basement is an underpowered or broken sump pump. A defective pump won’t be able to remove water from your home if it is not the right size or is improperly installed. In addition, a wet basement can occur if the ground under your home was not properly prepared when it was built. Water problems may arise due to moving soil underneath your house. Furthermore, if you don’t have an interior drain system, the water pressure on your slab can cause cracks, leaks, and a multitude of other problems.

Finally, the number one cause of a wet basement is a poor foundation. The foundation underneath your home may actually be causing the flooding or dampness in your basement. The variance in the moisture level of the soil around your home could cause your foundation to develop several different problems, such as settling, shifting, or cracking. Keeping your soil at a constant moisture level is very important for a stable foundation.

Wet Basement Solutions in Ohio

encapsulationUltimately, it doesn’t matter what might have caused your wet basement, any amount of water you might have in your home could be dangerous. That water may cause mold and mildew to form and grow in your basement, which can give off mold spores that can be inhaled. Not only is this a health hazard, but it also dramatically decreases the value of your home. Wet basements should not be ignored. It is best to have any issues fixed as soon as possible to avoid any serious problems and to prevent any existing issues from becoming even worse in the future. More severe problems will only require more complicated and more expensive repairs.

Solutions include:

Basement Drainage: This helps to keep water in your yard from pooling and collecting around your foundation by using gutters, downspouts, and grading.
Exterior Drainage: This reduces the amount of groundwater allowed to rest around your foundation, utilizing a waterproof membrane for the exterior foundation and a drainage board to help water run down foundation walls and into drainage channels.
Interior Drainage: Consists of drainage pipes and channels that collect water in your basement and carry it to sump basin.
Sump Pump System: Used to pump collected water out of the home and away from your foundation.

To minimize humidity and moisture in your basement or crawl space, we also provide Santa Fe Dehumidifiers for our customers. These dehumidifiers are the perfect way to keep your home dry, cool, and comfortable. In addition to making your home a more enjoyable place to live, the dehumidification services from Matthews Wall Anchors & Waterproofing can help reduce mold growth, bacteria, and dust mites in your home. For the highest quality dehumidifiers in Pennsylvania and Ohio, contact us today.

If you’re experiencing a wet basement in your home or are having similar problems, we are the number one company to help. We will check out your problem, find the source, and make sure that your basement is dry and the problem is fixed. Call the dry basement experts at Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing for more information today to learn more about reducing the moisture in your home.

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