Waterproofing your basement for new home owners

Did you know that homes in the northeast part of the country have some of the most serious clogged drain and basement waterproofing problems in the country? It’s true, and a lot of it has to do with the high level of rainfall we experience every year, along with the great amount of vegetation and trees.

While the greenery of trees are very nice to look at, their roots can cause serious problems when it comes to clogging drains, especially the older, clay sewer lines that were put in most older houses. Basement waterproofing is a pretty substantial business because of the many problems that occur when a clogged drain combines with ground saturated with rainwater, too.

Luckily, waterproofing your basement and unclogging your sewer drain or other drains is a simple and relatively inexpensive procedure for companies who have the right, modern equipment. Tree roots can be taken care of with our drain snaking (rodding) equipment, and with yearly maintenance calls they can be eliminated on a recurring basis. And for stubborn drain clogs, cleaning is a snap with our high-power jetting system that literally blasts obstructions out of your drain.

Waterproofing your basement may sound like a simple thing to do, but it’s important to find a company that you can trust to do the best and most efficient job possible. If your basement footer drains end up being broken and needs replaced, many contractors can easily find the obstruction with their video locating equipment and fix it fast.

Regardless of who you decide to go with to waterproof your basement, it’s important that the company provide you with a free estimate on what the service will cost before any work is done. We encourage all potential customers to get a second opinion or ask as many questions as necessary to feel comfortable about the drain cleaning process. Your home is probably the most important investment you will every make, and problems with cleaning your basement sewer drain line can be very stressful if you’ve never experienced them before.

If you’re the owner of an older home, then you’ve probably either had basement water damage and flooding problems, or you’ve met another resident in your neighborhood that has. Wet basements are a common problem, due to a lot of different factors. Older home age, heavy rains each year, and lots of tree roots in the ground all add up to plenty of potential problems for your drains and foundation. Basement waterproofing companies may be easy to find in the phone book, but it’s worth doing some extra research to make sure you choose a service that works professionally and fairly.

As you may know, there are actually several different methods and processes that are possible to use when it comes to basement waterproofing. In some cases, doing a complete basement waterproofing using every possible method is a waste of your time and money when less can actually do the job and keep your basement dry. For instance, if your foundation footer drains are fine, there’s no reason to do excavation, although making sure your basement floor drain is clear might be a better idea.