Basement Seepage Repair - Saint Louis, MO 63104

It is crucial to identify basement issues with water seepage in your house at an early stage. Moist basements are a common occurrence, and often overlooked, or go unnoticed early on.

Here are some ways to identify basement problems with water seepage, before it gets to an advanced stage:

1. Clear out everything you have kept in the basement away from the walls and corners. Switch on your flashlight, concentrating on the corners. You will be able to sport dark-looking areas- this really is mildew, which is a sign of moisture.

2. Across the bottom of the walls, you could see what seems like ice crystals. This is efflorescence, which means that water in the bottom blocks is making the alkaline materials of the walls seep out.

3. Discoloration towards the top of the walls signifies that the water is rising within the wall, or that something is directing it to that level.

4. Mold is another giveaway. It might be black, brown, green or yellow, and it is usually spotted in the northwest corner.

5. The surface of the wall may be flaking or cracking. This is another indicator of water inside the concrete, stone, or brick.

A damp basement problem is more than an aggravation and can be permanently destructive. Mildew decays everything in its vicinity and can even worsen the health of a homeowner with breathing problems or allergies. It also makes a great habitat for termites to prosper in. Worst of all, it could weaken the foundation of your property. If the issue is not promptly handled, there could be erosion and cracking from underneath. For these reasons, it is strongly suggested to try and discover basement problems of this nature before they aggravate.

Please contact us at 314-428-2324 for more information or to schedule an appointment.