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As a water damage restoration company, we see a lot of wet basements around Columbia. Heavy spring rains soak the ground quickly, water collects against foundation walls, and older foundations develop cracks over the years. If your basement takes on water, cleaning it up only solves half the problem. Waterproofing addresses where the water is coming from, so you are not repeating the cleanup after the next storm. ABC Environmental Contracting Services offers basement waterproofing alongside our water damage cleanup, so we can dry your basement out and help keep it dry.
Basement water usually comes from a few sources. Rain that pools next to the house soaks into the soil and pushes through foundation cracks and the joint between the floor and walls. Clogged gutters and short downspouts dump roof water right at the foundation. Sump pumps fail during storms, especially during power outages. And plumbing leaks, sewer backups and failed water heaters can flood a basement from the inside. Finding the source is the first step toward the right fix.
Every wet basement is different, and the right solution depends on where water gets in, how much comes in and how your lot drains. After inspecting your basement, we recommend an approach that fits, which may combine several of the options below.
A sump pump collects water that gathers under and around the basement floor and pumps it out and away before it can flood the space. For many Columbia basements, a properly sized sump pump is the most important protection. Things to consider:
An interior French drain, or perimeter drain, runs along the inside edge of the basement floor to catch water seeping through the walls or up through the floor joint. It channels the water to a sump pump, relieving the pressure that pushes water inside without major excavation outside. It is a common fix for older Columbia homes where water comes in along the base of the walls after heavy rain.
Some of the most effective fixes are also the simplest. Downspout extensions carry roof water away from the foundation, and drain grates collect surface water and direct it where it can drain safely. These outdoor improvements cut down on how much water reaches your foundation in the first place.
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With ABC Environmental Contracting Services, your basement waterproofing comes from a team that also handles water damage cleanup, drying and mold remediation. If your basement has already flooded, we can clean it up, dry it out and fix the cause in one project. Contact us to schedule an inspection and get a free estimate for your Columbia home or business.
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