It’s a phenomenon when water builds up and gets trapped in the soil underneath your foundation. When ground or surface water levels are raised, excessive moisture from rainwater runoff or snowmelt can also happen. When this happens, the excess water will have to go somewhere, possibly pushing underneath your foundation. Two types of hydrostatic pressure […]
A home is a long-term investment that requires consistent maintenance and upkeep. Water commonly enters your home after heavy rain, snow melting, or flooding. If not properly addressed, water in crawl space and other parts of your home can lead to structural damage and loss of foundation stability. Water entering your home can be frustrating […]
When looking for a home, there are many things to consider. A primary concern is whether the neighborhood is prone to flooding issues. Sump pumps help remove water from your basement when it accumulates from rainwater or melting snow. They pump water uphill away from your foundation and into an external drain system, which discharges […]
Any structure with a below-grade area requires thorough waterproofing to avoid a high water table wreaking havoc on your basement. If your basement contains your heating and cooling system, water heater, laundry room, or other mechanical systems, water intrusion can lead to considerable disruption. Water seepage can also result in severe foundation damage that’s costly […]
The basement is an attractive feature for many homes that provides recreation, storage, and utility space. But have you waterproofed your basement yet? While most homeowners assume they are protected against water buildup and flooding in their basement, they often are not. Considering that a basement unprotected from potential water damage can cost you thousands […]
Walking down the stairs and seeing a puddle of standing water in your basement is enough to ruin any homeowners day. If this ever happens, it’s important to make a quick decision to dry out your basement. An unattended water leak in your home’s basement or crawl space can lead to wood rot, structural damage, […]
Warning signs of water damage in your basement To avoid water damage in your basement, or to prevent it from getting any worse, a few warning signs to look for are water pooling or puddles forming, wet or damp walls, mold, damp insulation, or condensation on pipes. If you, unfortunately, find any of these early […]
If you live near Nashville or Murfreesboro and have moisture issues in your basement, you are one of the many homeowners in need of premiere basement waterproofing services from Ground Up Foundation Repair. Damp basements can lead to a variety of water problems in the basement, as well as structural issues that can affect the stability […]
Basement interior waterproofing is needed anytime a structure is built at or below ground level. Waterproofing and drainage are especially needed in cases where the groundwater is likely to build up in the soil and raise the water table. A higher water table causes hydrostatic pressure to build up beneath the basement floor and against […]
