Watch Out For Wet Basements!

Have you checked your basement (or ground floor) for leaks?

Water is great to drink, but terrible for your homes foundation, for more reasons than you’d believe..

If your home is relatively old – built before 1980 – there are a few things that need to be checked to make sure that your basement does not require wet basement repair.

Get Tested…For Mold That Is

There are two big dangers from a foundation that is old and cracking–

Flooding and Mold.

If your basement is damp, or suffers small cracks it can lead to flooding.

There is nothing worse than coming home to a basement that has suffered from flooding because of leaks in the foundation or a busted pipe.

But what can result from the flooding is just as bad…

MOLD!

Damp, wet areas are breading grounds for mold.

When your home is older, or if you feel that your basement is more damp than usual, you should hire a professional for mold testing.

Like anything bad in life, it is better to get to the mold while it is in its early stages before it spreads.

If your basement tests positive for mold, a professional will be able to come to your home and perform mold removal —

Which, with the proper maintenance, will get rid of your mold problems for good!

What You Can Do On Your Own

Removing mold yourself is not recommended.

Mold can contain many toxins and can be extremely dangerous to your health.

But there are some things that you can do on your own to prevent mold from entering into your home.

One is to inspect damp areas, like your basement, frequently for cracks or anything that could result in water damage.

As soon as you notice anything that resembles water damage or mold you should call a professional.

Taking a few minutes every week to inspect your home can prevent you from a great deal of headache in the future!