The 3 Tell Tale Signs of a Wet Basement.
Spring showers are just around the corner, which means a wet basement is all the more likely! Keep your eyes peeled for these 3 tell-tale signs of a wet basement to keep yourself, and your belongings safe and dry for the wet season!
Sign #1: Flooding Through Wall Cracks
While concrete is a pretty sturdy material, it is still porous! Meaning water still has a chance to slip through any cracks you may have in your basement walls.
What should you be on the lookout for?
- Visible vertical cracks on your basement walls.
- Water residue on the walls of your basement. This can be an orange, mineral-like substance.
Have you identified a crack in your basement wall? Contact us here for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Sign #2: Leaky Basement Windows
Often, basement windows are constructed with inexpensive steel or wood frames. They can gradually deteriorate over time, showing signs of rust, corrosion, and decay.
What should you be on the lookout for?
- Water underneath your basement window.
- Any openings around your basement window.
Identified a window leak in your basement? Contact us here for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Sign #3: Basement Leakage through Stairway
A hatchway entrance is typically constructed separately from the rest of the home, making it vulnerable to flooding from many different areas.
What should you be on the lookout for?
- Water residue underneath metal hatchway doors.
- Water residue where the hatchway and foundation meet.
Identified a water problem with your stairs? Contact us here for a free, no-obligation estimate.
