Basement Services

For 20 years we have been solving basement water problems. As certified basement waterproofing experts, Affordable Waterproofing offers a full range practical and proven waterproofing services for basements, as well as mold remediation services. We promise to make your basement dry, comfortable and healthy! Here are the services we offer

Basement Waterproofing Experts

First, we inspect your basement for moisture areas. Then we'll remedy the problem with a combination of solutions ranging from sump pumps to complete drainage systems and moisture barriers. Affordable Waterproofing experts will remove all traces of moisture, prevent future infiltration, and provide you with safe, dry basement - and peace of mind.

Complete Basement Remodeling – Crawl Space Encapsulation

Affordable Waterproofing can transform your basement from a damp, musty place to a beautiful room the whole family will enjoy. Count on our basement waterproofing remodeling services to create the space you've always wanted. From design, to construction, painting, finishing and more! A sealed crawl space is one of the newest products to come to both the new construction and existing home market. Affordable Waterproofing Systems, LLC designs and installs your crawl space encapsulation unique to your home assuring the job is done right.

Services Include...

Removing water in crawl space, existing debris, level and tamp dirt area.
Installing crawl space drainage system (if required) along footings and to the center area with pipe, bleed block, cover system with stone and install a sump pit, heavy duty effluent pump and freeze proof discharge.
Sealing off crawl space of all vent openings and replace or air tighten existing crawl or hatch opening.
Installing a true 16 mil fire retardant microbial free crawl space encapsulation liner secured to the walls, floor and wrapping all supports and piers.
Installing a crawl space dehumidifier unit that will conform to the size of the crawl space, under sizing humidity control will defeat the purpose of encapsulation, it also will allow the unit to operate in the most efficient way possible.
We install dehumidifiers that draw out the moisture and use as little as 47 watts of electricity at a monthly operating cost as little as $3.00 to $5.00.

When it comes to selling your home the real estate industry has found 70% of buyers walk away from basements and a wet crawl space that has heavy moisture, damp, humid and smells of mildew. What they will do is request deductions off the asking price, in many cases 3 times the amount. The buyer is in control at that point. Reasons to Encapsulate

Excessively high relative humidity levels
Growth of harmful molds, fungus, and other microbes and allergens
Increased irritation of asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions
Penetration of radon gas into the home
Substantially higher energy costs for heating and air conditioning
Rotting of structural wood and damage to other building materials
Damage to stored clothing and other personal belongings due to moisture, dampness and mildew
Increased susceptibility to damage by termites, carpenter ants, and other pests
The value of your home can be reduced by thousands of dollars

Mold and Mildew Remediation

Affordable Waterproofing will test your home for the presence of dangerous molds. Our certified technicians will then remove mold spores from the air and contaminated surfaces, and provide remediation services necessary to waterproof your basement and eliminate the sources of moisture that can trigger mold growth. You'll enjoy healthier air, and freedom from mold-related allergens. Mold Remediation

Mold Remediation

Does your basement have a damp, musty or moldy smell? Can you see mold on your walls or surfaces? If so, you could be breathing spores that can be dangerous to your health. Waterproofing Finds and Eliminates Harmful Molds! Affordable Waterproofing basement waterproofing is your first defense against dangerous mold. That's because a wet or moist basement is a breeding ground for molds. Affordable Waterproofing pinpoints areas of mold growth and eliminates the problem through a two-step process.

Mold Testing

Our certified inspectors will perform a wide range of tests using the most advanced equipment and technologies. The air quality of your home will be assessed for the presence of allergenic and toxic molds, and we will determine the levels that exist in various rooms.

Affordable Waterproofing will restore your indoor environment to a healthy condition with basement waterproofing that eliminates the sources of moisture. Then, mold spores will be removed or neutralized through a combination of HEPA vacuums, air scrubbers, fungicides and containment techniques. Our processes are completely safe, and represent the state-of-the-art in mold remediation processes. Affordable Waterproofing works in partnership with MAS Labs, the leader in the science and technology of mold inspection, testing and remediation. Our association with this premier organization is your assurance of a safe and highly effective.

Basement Structural Repairs

Water seeping in through cracks in walls, floors and foundations may require structural repairs. Affordable Waterproofing construction professionals will work hand in hand with our basement waterproofing specialists to repair damaged areas and prevent problems from reoccurring. Our services cover the full range of structural repairs, including pouring concrete floors, building walls, and restoring foundations.

Basement Foundation Repair

Affordable Waterproofing can repair all of your foundation problems from cracks, leans, bulges, and bowing to building new foundation walls. Expansive soils will retain water and by doing so they will expand and contract. During the winter months, expansive soils will absorb water, freeze and expand, while during the summer months the soil will lose water and contract. When the soil expands and contracts your foundation will begin to crack which will lead to more problems with your foundation in the future. In extreme cases, the foundation walls may need to be replaced.

Exterior French Drains – Interior French Drain Installation

We install both Interior and Exterior French Drains. A French drain is a ditch covered with gravel or rock that redirects surface and ground water away from an area. A French drain can have hollow pipes along the bottom to quickly vent water that seeps down through the upper gravel or rock. French drains are common drainage systems, primarily used to prevent ground and surface water from penetrating or damaging building foundations. French drains are also used behind retaining walls to relieve ground water pressure. Interior French drain installation is an effective way to waterproof a basement but requires the use of a sump pump. Many contractors will install plastic sump pumps that can quickly break down or neglect to install a battery backup sump pump, making the basement vulnerable to flooding during power outages. Sump pumps should be installed with a battery backup system in a proper sump liner of 20 gallon size or larger to prevent the sump from having too little water and turning on and off continuously.

Dehumidification – Authorized Dealer for Humidex

Wet basements cause humidity. A dehumidifier is mostly a household appliance that reduces the level of humidity in the air, usually for health reasons, as humid air can cause mold and mildew to grow inside homes, which has various health risks. Relative humidity is preferably 30 to 50%. High humidity levels cause condensation making it hard to dry laundry or sleep. High Humidity also attracts insects - clothes moths, fleas and cockroaches.

We are an authorized Dealer of the patented Humidex System. The affordable Humidex System:

EXPEL moisture, gases, toxins, and pollutants
REPLENISH the polluted, damp air with healthy, dry air
VENTILATE the entire house, drying out the structure

Unlike a conventional dehumidifier which does not exchange the air, ventilate the basement and is costly to operate, Humidex will provide a healthier, drier and more comfortable home at a fraction of the cost.

The quiet, yet powerful Humidex system draws in moist, contaminated indoor pollutants, and expels them safely from the home. This unhealthy air is then replaced with a flow of drier, fresher air drawn downward from the upper levels. Replenishment air comes from the outdoors and enters the home naturally via windows, doors, and other openings. In essence, Humidex not only provides the home with much needed healthier outdoor air, it creates crucial ventilation within the home which inhibits the growth of molds and reduces moisture related problems. Contact us for a quote.

Walls and Floor Crack Repairs

Floor and Wall cracks may be due to settlement, upheaval, frost heave, slippage, lumber and concrete shrinkage, and compression stress caused by insect damage.

Settlement happens when parts of a house drop below the elevation or height where they were placed during the original construction for many reasons - soil beneath the foundation or beneath column supports may shrink due to moisture loss, poor compaction during foundation installation, organic material decay (leaves a void), Concrete also shrinks as it dries and cures, lumber shrinks and expands as it acclimates with the atmosphere and wet/dry conditions inside a home, soil is very sensitive to moisture gain or loss, (Certain clay soils can expand nearly 20 times their volume if saturated with water).

There are many reasons that your basement floor cracks – the problems can be serious and if not treated quickly and properly – you could cost yourself a lot more money and problems. The Good News is that all problems can be solved.

Sump Pumps and Battery Back Up Sump Pumps

We are experts at installing Sump Pumps. A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting sump pit, commonly found in the basement of homes. Water may enter via the perimeter drains of a basement waterproofing system, funneling into the pit or because of rain or natural ground water, if the basement is below the water table level. Sump pumps are used where basement flooding happens regularly and to remedy dampness where the water table is above the foundation of a home. Sump pumps send water away from a house to any place where it is no longer problematic, such as a municipal storm drain or a dry well. Since a sump pit may overflow if not constantly pumped, a backup system is important for cases when the main power is out for prolonged periods of time.

Whether it’s crawl space or basement waterproofing, sump pumps can prove to be invaluable, but keep in mind that not all sump pumps function in the same way. There are pedestal and submersible pumps. Pedestals have a life span from 20 to 30 years, which enables them to last longer than submersible pumps—their benefits, however, include that they remain out of sight and out of earshot.

You’ll find there are pumps that can…

Pump 25,000 gallons of water or more per hour
Run smoothly and quietly
Have a battery back-up for power outages
Execute secondary pumping action if the first pump fails

One thing that all of our sump pumps have in common is their lids, critical because maintaining an airtight seal prevents the infiltration of radon gas, musty smells or insects. You need a sump pump that not only can pump large volumes of water, but that also resists clogging. Having a pump that continues to function during a power outage is also important. Besides, Mother Nature is usually to blame and when it’s raining, that’s when you need your sump pump the most. When it comes to basement waterproofing, there are a considerable number of contractors, but few match the knowledge and experience of Affordable Waterproofing. So, if you’re considering updating your sump pump, or any type of waterproofing system, contact us first for your no-cost, no-obligation quote.