A thorough inspection by Basements.com involves a visual investigation of your entire home, from the attic to the crawlspace, for any stain discolorations or signs of moisture intrusion. Measurements are taken to determine moisture levels throughout the property. When possible, little or NO demolition is done during the inspection phase. All collected samples are sent overnight, processed and analyzed by an independent environmental laboratory. Mold Testing Lab sampling procedures are simple, safe, and effective in determining if toxic mold is affecting your home.
If your house has a basement instead, then you will need a repair referred to as piering. This involves sinking piers alongside the foundation of the home and then using those piers to bring back the sagging portion of the home to level. This provides added stability to the foundation and the home. Some of the advantages of piering include a low cost (compared to full excavation), no need for heavy equipment, and minimal disruption to landscaping.
Excavation
There are other, more expensive options for basement foundation repair, and they typically involve excavation next to the foundation and other expenses. If your home requires this extensive of a foundation repair, there are other aspects that should be addressed as well. Any buried electrical lines and other buried pipes or cables should be dug down and uncovered so they are allowed to flex and move as the house is brought back to a level position. Other access points may need to be opened as well to ensure that the foundation leveling goes according to plan and doesn't lead to other problems.
There are dozens of signs of potential foundation damage - from doors and windows that won't close to broken mortar, leaning piers, and visible cracks in the concrete. While many of these signs are easy to recognize, the correct solutions are often much more difficult to find. This is where you want a trustworthy expert like Basements.com to come and provide you with the proper basement foundation repair in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Washington DC.
Gutters
So what do you do? Often a sump pump system is what is needed to channel water into a central place and have it pumped out to prevent water in the soil from becoming problematic. This could range from $20 per foot to $100 per foot, and possibly a bit more depending on local variables. You should also ensure that your rain gutters are free of debris and that they divert water away from the foundation of your house.
Radiant Wall Insulation - With the state-of-the-art "space aged" radiant wall insulation we use, we'll have your home wrapped up like a present! Radiant barriers/reflective insulation works by reducing radiant heat gain so you stay warm and keep moisture out! With the walls covered, that means no gaps, cracks, or poor insulated walls will be able to permit valuable warmth to escape from your home. This is a superior moisture barrier that's also mold resistant and will keep you warm through those cold nights!
Masonry
Parging is the process used to resurface masonry or stone walls. Basement parging is the coating applied to the visible above-ground portion of your home’s walls. Benefits of our parging services include...