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Efflorescence is a white chalky substance that can build up on your basement walls. The substance itself isn’t dangerous, but it is something to pay attention to. It is the residue of dissolved salts left on the surface of a porous material (such as concrete) after the water transporting those salts has evaporated. Efflorescence most […]
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If you have a wet basement or had a flooded basement after the last heavy rain, you’re smart to be doing some homework on basement waterproofing. It’s helpful to learn a bit about it so that you can ask the right questions. We encourage you to read through this blog and others on our website […]
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Your home is likely your biggest investment. So you want to protect it. If you’re even reading a blog about basement waterproofing costs, you know you have issues with water intrusion in your basement. We’re sorry to hear that. It can be a stressful situation, but we’re here to help. You’re exploring your options and […]
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The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season started on June 1, and doesn’t end until November 30. For the Mid-Atlantic region, the most active months are August and September. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we can expect above-average hurricane activity this year. That will make it the seventh consecutive above-average season. We don’t […]
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If you’re even asking the question “does basement waterproofing increase home value?” you have a wet basement and you’re trying to figure out if basement waterproofing is worth the money. The short answer is yes, it’s worth it, and waterproofing WILL increase your home’s value immediately and at resale. Let’s take a look at what […]
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Buying or selling a home can be both an exciting time and stressful time. You envision yourself in your new home and your new neighborhood. One of the last things you’re probably thinking about is whether the home you’re buying or selling has a wet basement. In reality, it should be one of the first […]
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There are few things as stressful for a homeowner as realizing you have a flooded basement after heavy rain or snowmelt. Ripping out wet carpet, hauling away waterlogged boxes, and rushing to find the last wet vac at the hardware store are all tasks you wish you could avoid ever happening again. If you’re like […]
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Having a wet basement or even worse, basement flooding after a storm, can be a nuisance on one end of the scale, and traumatic at the other end. If you’ve had a wet basement for a while, and you’ve tried some DIY measures that failed, it is time to consider hiring a professional basement waterproofing […]
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Spring has sprung here in the Mid-Atlantic. The days of heavy snow and snowmelt should be behind us, but spring showers are certainly looming. Forgive us if we’re not stopping to appreciate the blooming trees and first spring flowers. April is a very busy time for those of us in the basement waterproofing business. Make […]
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