Are you Flood Smart?

Posted by cynthia in Basement Flood, Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Basement Waterproofing Contractors, Consumer Alert, Drainage, Uncategorized, Wet Basement Repair | 0 comments

This was the year in which many homeowners, especially in the Northeast, learned a tough lesson the hard way.

When it comes to flood safety, there is hardly a home in the U.S. that sits in an absolutely flood-free zone. And if the home happens to have a basement, it is not even a matter of if, but when the basement is going to flood. Mother nature is not the only one that can get it under water.

A single inch of water in a basement, especially in a finished one, can cause thousands of dollars in damages.

How much? This little calculator, from Floodsmart.gov, will give you an idea of just how much a flooded basement can cost.

Can You Afford a Wet Basement?

Posted by cynthia in Basement Dehumidifiers, Basement Flood, Basement Insulation, Basement Leaks, Basement Mold, Basement Wall Cracks, Basement Wall Systems, Basement Waterproofing, Basement Waterproofing Contractors, Drainage, Home Improvement, Interior French Drain, Interior vs. Exterior Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Wet Basement Repair | 0 comments

Big rains and wet basements in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Posted by richard in Basement Waterproofing | 0 comments

Following up on my last post, “After it rains, basement waterproofers should be busy,” there are a few Basement Systems dealers that are busy.