Basement Waterproofing Services

Your problems with that musty, wet basement end here. While other basement waterproofing services may fail, Quality Dry Basements of Newtown CT guarantees – in writing – that your basement will remain dry.

Common Basement Problems

Every homeowner who wants to fix a leaky, wet basement should have a clear understanding of the underlying reasons for these problems:

Dreary Damp Basement

Is your basement floor always damp with water pooling when it rains? Groundwater coming in from the floor or the edge where the wall and floor meets is commonly due to water pushing its way in due to the high-water pressure around your home.

Water Leaks around Ground-Level Windows

You may see water dripping down your basement walls whenever it rains and worry that water might be causing mold or damage inside the walls.

White Powder on Walls

Do you see powder on walls that continues to grow over time? As water moves through the foundation walls, it dissolves some of the cement and precipitates it on the wall surface. This is commonly referred to as efflorescence.  Diminishing the water around the house will greatly reduce this effect.

Water in the Walls

Does paint bubble and peel more every year? This is likely due to painting the walls with a waterproofing paint that cannot hold back the continual increase of water pressure.

Mold and Mildew in the Basement

Do you have mold and mildew because it’s always damp and wet in your basement? Or can’t get fresh air and it feels like a safety hazard? Humid air is present in the basement and needs to be removed or conditioned. A mold remediation is also needed to remove mold spores present in the basement surfaces.

A Few Things to Keep in Mind About Water and Your Home:

A) Water pressure against your foundation – Hydrostatic pressure increases the stress pushing against your foundation, exhibiting an increase in the strain on your foundation. Cracks are common as the stress continues to push against the foundation. As this stress increases, walls may begin to push inward and eventually collapse.

B) Soils in our region are acidic in nature, which lead to acidic groundwater. This acid slowly eats away at the concrete and mortar, dissolving the lime, leaving behind the sand. This dissolving of the cement and mortar severely compromises the structural integrity of the foundation, allowing the walls to push in even easily.

C) The only way to inhibit this dual action against the foundation is to remove the hydrostatic pressure along the walls. By removing majority of the water within the back-filled area surrounding the house, the hydrostatic pressure is decreased significantly and the chemical reactions, which can ruin the foundation, are diminished.

Quality Dry Basements of CT – Basement Waterproofing Services: Our Difference at a Glance

Quality Dry Basements provides basement waterproofing services and solutions using only ICC approved* materials of the highest quality. Most of our equipment comes with long manufacturer’s warranties and are known for their durability and longevity. The materials we use are best in-class pumps, diverters, drains, and barriers.

*The International Code Council (ICC) approval gives homeowners and professionals the confidence that products are code compliant and can be safely used.

With a background in both waterproofing and foundation repair, we have a comprehensive understanding of how to solve your problem and provide the appropriate basement waterproofing services for your specific needs.

• For our basement waterproofing services we use the most recent technologies for stabilizing your structure by measuring the friction from the soil and the pressure against the bedrock.
• We ensure that customers know exactly what they are paying us for.
• We provide full insurance.
• Financing is available.
• Educational sales presentation – no high pressure sales.

CONTACT US today for a basement inspection.