If you are like most Kingsport, TN homeowners, you do a lot to keep both the inside and outside of your home looking great. However, what should you do if you notice that there are leaks in your basement? You can’t just keep them there and hope that the basement moisture problem doesn’t get worse. One thing Kingsport homeowners need to understand is that a leaky basement isn’t going to fix itself. You’re going to need the help of Seal-Tite professionals to be able to effectively take care of the problem and stop it from ever happening again.
By sticking to the following 6 tips for having a dry basement, we know that you will have a basement that is dry, safe, healthy, and it can be used for anything you’d like. It doesn’t matter whether you want to finish your basement or not. You still need to be sure that it doesn’t have any moisture problems which could lead to wood rot or mold growth.
1. Call Seal-Tite at the first sign of moisture.
2. Be sure that your sump pump is inspected and properly maintained throughout the year
3. Have your basement drains and trenches inspected to be sure that they are not clogged.
4. If you need to drain your dehumidifier every so often, be sure that you are keeping up with it.
5. Don’t sit anything on top of your sump pump pit – even if there’s a cover in place.
6. Be sure that your basement windows have an airtight seal so water can’t get in and cause problems.
If you follow these 6 easy tips, you shouldn’t have water in your basement to worry about!
Give us a call to learn more about how you can stop your wet basement problems once and for all. We look forward to talking with you soon!
Seal-tite Basement Waterproofing Co. is a full service basement environment contractor. We carry an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. We repaired over 40,000 homes and structures in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. We are fully insured and licensed. We have worked in all types of locations, including residential and commercial locations, government agencies, colleges, hospitals, churches, and condo associations.
Seal-tite® offers a lifetime transferable warranty. We carry a Class A Contractor’s License and we are fully insured. Our satisfied customers range from government agencies to businesses, hospitals, colleges, churches, and thousands of homeowners. Your home is probably the single largest investment you will make in your lifetime. Don’t wait, call Seal-tite® to help make your home dry, safe and livable.