Basement Waterproofing Sparrows Point

Your home is one of the biggest investments in your life. You have so many warm, wonderful memories there and it brings you such a sense of security and comfort. It’s only natural that you should want to protect it! When it comes to home improvement, though, you have a number of ways of guarding your home from future problems and increasing its property value. How do you decide on which home improvement task you’d like to undertake?

We serve all areas of the northeast, including Washington, D.C., northern Virginia, and Baltimore, and in our experience, we always advise Sparrows Point residents to some type of basement waterproofing. Why? Well, first of all, Maryland weather will take a toll on your home, slowly but surely chipping away at its structural integrity. Hot and humid summers roll through with plenty of thunderstorms, bringing moisture that may try to make its way into your home. Winters bring sometimes 20 inches or more of snow, along with the occasional freezing rain. Additionally, basement waterproofing in Sparrows Point is vital, since it’s a neighborhood located close to the water. Areas located closer to bodies of water tend to have a higher water table, making them places that are more prone to flooding and excess moisture in the ground.

We deal with a variety of basement and crawlspace waterproofing jobs every day—some as a preventative measure, and but many others because some amount of damage has already been done. If you’re considering waterproofing your basement in Sparrows Point, consider these four points on why it’s a worthwhile investment in your home.

Waterproofing Your Basement Can Prevent Mold

Mold, mildew, and fungus growth is a homeowner’s nightmare. Not only is it simply unsightly, but it can also negatively impact the health of you and your family. Mold can cause sneezing, itching, runny nose, congestion, and dry, scaling skin. Mold spores can also enter your body, causing hay fever symptoms or even getting into the lungs and triggering asthma, not to mention a slew of other respiratory problems. Waterproofing your Sparrows Point basement will eliminate the moisture that cause this to grow, keeping you and your family healthy.

It Will Improve And Maintain Your Home’s Structural Integrity

Unfortunately, once water enters the foundation of your home, it gradually starts to deteriorate the building and its foundation. Small damage, like little cracks in the building materials, can become serious damage very quickly once water comes into play. In fact, the main cause of foundation failure is long-term or chronic water damage. Many people hesitate to waterproof their basements because of the monetary investment, but simply take a look at how much it would cost to redo a few parts of the foundation of your home. If you intend on living in Sparrows Point for years to come, or you simply hope to sell your home for more than you paid for it, you should definitely consider waterproofing your basement.

You Can Protect Your Possessions

What do you use your basement for? Perhaps your basement is home to your laundry room, you’ve set up an office complete with all your valuable electronics, or maybe you use the space for storage of extra furniture and precious belongings. Now imagine losing all of those possessions due to water damage. That’s a pretty scary thought.

By waterproofing the basement in your home, you not only protect your home, but everything inside it as well. Remember that water doesn’t have to appear in your basement because of drastic flooding. We often see what we call infiltration, or the inadvertent leaking of air and moisture, water, and/or water vapor. Little leaks can lead to much bigger damage, especially when it’s not noticeable, not only to the structure of your home but to everything you store in your basement as well.

A Waterproofed Space Creates An Additional Living Or Socializing Area

Your basement doesn’t have to just be for storage, and you can transform it into a beautiful additional space, either for living or socializing. If you’re feeling a little cramped in your home, wouldn’t you like to increase your living area by almost double? Turn your safe, waterproofed basement into a new playroom, home office, exercise area, or even bedroom.

If you’ve decided it’s time to protect your Sparrows Point home and waterproof your basement, contact us for a free estimate at 410-305-9323. With over 27 years in the business, AA Action Waterproofing has never seen a waterproofing job we couldn’t handle.