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When water makes its way into your basement, it can be a massive headache that’s made worse when you have to file a claim with your homeowner’s insurance. Unfortunately, in many cases, homeowner’s insurance may not cover water damage in basements, depending on how that water made it into your basement. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, … Read more

If you’re looking to sell your home, water issues in your basement can be a major red flag for potential buyers and significantly reduce your home’s value. Even minor water intrusion issues, like small leaks or elevated humidity levels, can scare potential buyers away, leaving them concerned about your basement’s structural integrity and potential air … Read more

Chances are, if you’ve been in enough basements, you’ve probably noticed that some have a white, chalky-appearing substance coating unfinished walls. While many people assume that this is some sort of mold or mildew, what you’re actually seeing is the buildup of crystallized minerals left behind after water has seeped through masonry materials and then … Read more

When we explore some of the more common causes of foundation damage to homes and buildings, our team frequently finds that damage starts with minor exterior problems that are often overlooked. It is easy for homeowners to overlook simple issues, such as drainage problems or standing water around their foundation, until these minor exterior problems … Read more

Renovating your home or adding on an addition is an exciting time for many homeowners. While renovations and additions can be an excellent way to add value to your home, if done improperly, your basement can be placed at risk. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we’ve seen firsthand how renovations and additions can lead to expensive … Read more

While trees can be a great addition to your property and landscape, when planted too closely to a home, their roots can quickly cause serious structural damage. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, our family-owned business has decades of experience helping homeowners address common foundation concerns, including tree root intrusion. We’ll take a closer look at tree … Read more

When you notice water intrusion in your basement, it can be stressful. Besides the structural concerns your home or business may face due to water intrusion, choosing the right waterproofing contractor for the job can be equally stressful. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, our family-owned business has helped home and business owners alike across the state … Read more

For many home and business owners, their primary concern with basement moisture levels is structural concerns. While water and high moisture levels certainly do pose serious structural risks to your basement and foundation, elevated moisture levels also pose serious health risks. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, our family-owned business has helped home and business owners across … Read more

When heavy rains strike the Detroit area, the only thing that can stand between damaging floodwaters and your home is a sump pump. Sump pumps divert floodwater out of your basement, protecting your home and belongings from water damage, mold and mildew growth, and serious structural damage. While sump pumps are incredibly important, they are … Read more

Michigan homeowners and business owners know that once spring arrives, it brings new threats to their foundations. In early spring, the freeze-thaw cycle we commonly experience in Michigan can put extra stress on concrete, shift soils, and cause new cracks or expand existing cracks, potentially damaging your foundation. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, our family-owned business … Read more