10 Reasons Basement Waterproofing Protects Your Home

Keep Water Away From Your Storage

Worried that excessive moisture may damage your seasonal decorations or nostalgic belongings? Basement waterproofing can alleviate some of those fears. Different waterproofing measures like internal drainage and sump pumps, as well as dehumidifiers, can eliminate excessive moisture and standing water from your home. With them in place, you can tuck your most precious belongings away without fear.

Limit Your Flood Risk

A few cracks and leaks around the footing of your basement can rapidly grow. Before you know it, you may find yourself with an indoor pool – but one you never wanted. If you live in a rainy area like Raleigh, NC, you’ll want to waterproof your basement before the rain rolls in.

Prevent The Formation of Mold Clusters

A damp basement isn’t just a home for unwanted water. If you leave your basement untreated, you risk mold clusters taking root all throughout your home. These clusters are more than unsightly additions to your basement. They can compromise the health of your family, too. It’s best to eliminate these clusters’ footholds in your home by investing in early waterproofing measures.

Reduce Unpleasant Smells

Is there a strange smell in your home that you just can’t identify? Does it stick around even after you’ve deep-cleaned? The source may be a leak in your basement.

Basement leaks and cracks, as mentioned, let water into your home. That water not only compromises the integrity of your belongings, but it leaves behind a constantly musty scent. If it’s able to permeate more of your basement, you may find yourself smelling rot and mold in addition to the ever-present moisture.

While the smell itself may not make living in your home impossible, it can reduce your quality of life. That’s why it’s best to waterproof your basement before these scents start to develop.

Stop Infestations Before They Start

If water can get into your home, so can all manner of critters. When you waterproof your basement, you keep these critters out in the world where they belong.

Protect Your Home’s Structural Integrity

Water can do more than let pests into your home. If water gets to your foundation through your basement, or even into the supports that keep your basement safe, it can compromise the structural integrity of your home.

Level Your Floors

Speaking of structural damage: Hydrostatic pressure can cause your basement floor to rise and buckle. This means that hills and valleys may start to appear in your basement. If you want to keep your floors level, the best thing you can do is protect your home from excessive exposure to water.

Retain Your Home’s Original (Or Growing) Value

If you’re looking to sell your home down the line, waterproofing measures can go a long way. These measures not only protect your home while you’re living in it, but they’ll also help you retain your home’s value and make it all the more marketable when you put it up for sale.

Avoid Unwieldy Insurance Claims

If your basement does start to flood, and your home’s value is compromised, you may be able to file a claim with your insurance provider for repairs. Unfortunately, many companies will quickly deny these claims. If you want to avoid that whole process, you can waterproof your home as soon as you move in. This way, you won’t have to fight with your provider over repair fees and can instead focus on making your house the ideal home for you and your family.

Lower Your Bills

Have your bills been rising for seemingly no reason? Your basement may be to blame.

Leaks in your basement make it more difficult for your climate-control appliances to maintain the overall temperature in your home. As they work harder, your bills are likely going to rise. Similarly, excessive moisture in the air can compromise the structural integrity of your pipes. If your pipes start to leak, not only is there more moisture in the air, but your water bill will rise.

When you waterproof your home, you keep your bills low.

Don’t let Raleigh, NC’s rainfall get the best of you. Get in touch with the contractors working in your area today for a basement inspection and a free quote on any waterproofing measures you may want installed.

Holly Richards-Purpura

Content Writer

Holly is a Content Writer for Groundworks who has written and edited web content for the foundation services industry for almost 10 years. With a background in journalism, her passion for the written word runs deep. Holly lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband. Along with educating homeowners, she also has a big heart for the Big Apple.