Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, a fixture in the Southeast Michigan community since 1975, has been instrumental in helping customers protect their investments and increase their market value with our dependable basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We understand that your home or business is your most significant investment, and we are here to protect it. With over 40 years of experience, we offer free estimates, quality craftsmanship, and an unyielding commitment to our work. When you choose us for your basement waterproofing needs, you can trust that you are investing in professional services that will shield your foundation and basement from water damage and even increase your property’s value when it’s time to sell. Discover the numerous benefits basement waterproofing can bring to your home or business.
Preserving a Basement’s Structural Integrity
Waterproofing a basement is a great way to prevent foundation damage in your home or business while keeping water from damaging the interior of your home and its contents. Some of the great benefits of waterproofing a basement include:
Preventing Water Damage: Water damage is the leading cause of foundation damage in homes and businesses. When water makes its way into cracks in a foundation and into a basement, it will weaken the foundation concrete and compromise structural integrity over time. Waterproofing a basement keeps water from entering your basement, keeps it dry, and protects against foundation water damage.
Reducing Hydrostatic Pressure: Hydrostatic pressure is a fancy term for water that puts pressure on your foundation’s walls, causing them to bow and crack inward. In addition to letting water into your basement, hydrostatic pressure is a leading cause of costly foundation damage that can compromise the strength of a home or business’s structural integrity. Waterproofing a basement and installing proper water drainage and diversions systems can keep your basement dry and reduce the chances of hydrostatic pressure damaging a foundation.
Reducing Soil Erosion: Soil erosion and water damage to foundations and basements go hand in hand. When water enters the soil around a basement, it can wash away soil, exposing a foundation to more water damage. Excess water can be kept away from a foundation by waterproofing a basement and implementing proper drainage methods.
Preventing Harmful Mold Growth With Basement Waterproofing
One of the other problems a leaky basement can cause homes and business owners is mold and mildew growth. Unfortunately, leaky basements are the perfect environment for mold to grow. Mold is more than unsightly; it can damage a basement’s contents and pose a severe health risk. Luckily, waterproofing a basement is the best way to keep mold and mildew from growing and taking over a basement and its contents. With a waterproof basement, you can increase its usability by turning it into a usable living space that can increase the value of your property.
Waterproofing a Basement to Increase Property Value
Turning a basement into a liveable space can be lucrative to homeowners and increase liveable space in a home. Estimates put the value of a finished basement at 50-70 % of the price per square foot of above-ground space. This adds exceptional value to a home and can help homeowners recuperate the initial waterproofing cost when they sell their homes. The first step towards making a basement into an investment and liveable space is to ensure all future work is protected from water damage, mold, and foundation damage that a leaky basement can cause.
Tom’s Basement Waterproofing – Michigan’s Best Choice For Foundation Repair And Waterproofing
Since 1975, our family at Tom’s Basement Waterproofing has been Michigan’s choice for basement waterproofing and foundation repair. We stand behind all of our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and promise always to get the job done right the first time. To get a free estimate on basement waterproofing or foundation repair, call our friendly team today at (586)-949-7826.