What to Do When You Have a Leak in Your Basement or Crawl Space
Take a poll of homeowners and ask what they fear most about unanticipated issues in their home, and we’ll bet on the number one answer: water in your home. Uncontained water due to leaks or floods can wreak havoc on your home. Water problems are invasive because they are far-reaching. Unsightly and requiring massive work in order to clean, flooding water, water leaks, and overall water damage can cause more insidious and long-lasting negative effects on both you and your home.
Water in your home can come from varying sources. Today we’ll focus on water you may find in your basement or crawl space, below your home’s ground and foundation.
I See Water In My Basement - Now What?
If you see water or signs of water in your basement or crawl space, there could be a number of culprits. Water may run down your walls or seem to appear from the wall itself (known as weeping). Water could also be on your floor, accumulating in certain areas, and pooling close to walls. It’s important to remember that water seeks the path of least resistance. This means that it travels down the easiest path, so where you see water pooling may not necessarily be where your water source is located. Basements and crawl spaces are commonly unlevel, so expect to see water pooling near the downward slope.
Water in your basement or crawl space typically comes from rainwater (or melted snow) and groundwater, water that is soaked in the ground over time. Your basement and crawl space are located underground, making them prime places for water that is already in the ground to enter your home. Does your basement tend to accumulate water during periods of heavy rain or other precipitous weather? This type of water in your home is most likely caused by leaks in your walls or foundation due to cracks in its structure. To stop water from coming into your home, you need to properly seal cracks.
Seal & Prevent
Because water is so damaging to your home, you need to take every step necessary to stop water from entering your home and take any necessary measures to prevent future water issues. The best way to prevent water in your basement and crawl space is by repairing and sealing cracks in your walls and foundation floors.
The Leak Stoppers at Platinum Roofs are professional experts when it comes to sealing concrete to prevent water issues. We use high-performance repair resins that seal, protect, and strengthen the concrete itself. This process, in combination with the product we use, has been tested with success for over 40 years, withstanding tough environments and delivering strength that is sometimes better than the original structure. We use the KIP method to inject cracks in concrete using an epoxy adhesive. When cured, this adhesive doesn’t just seal the crack but also restores the concrete to its original monolithic integrity.
Why Choose The Leak Stoppers?
When it comes to protecting your home from water damage, you want the best. Platinum Roofs is your first call when you notice water issues in your basement or crawl space. The Leak Stoppers at Platinum Roofs are a member of the KIP System, a network of over 60 certified crack injection and concrete repair specialists trained by ChemCo Systems using single-source adhesive and application equipment developed by top industry experts.
The Leak Stoppers stop water leakage in your home’s concrete structures by using high-tensile strength bonds that resist future damage over time and actually work to strengthen the area where the leak originated. Restore the structural integrity and design strength to your basement and crawl space with expert sealing and strengthening. Our Leak Stopper technicians mix and apply high-performance repair resins, injecting your concrete cracks and damage using a KEMKO Model B injection pump.
But The Leak Stoppers aren’t just experts when it comes to sealing and protecting concrete foundational structures. Our product application also applies to elevated slabs and platforms, including parking decks. We work to stop the leakage of water and fluids through concrete structures and repair concrete without the unsightly surface marks often caused by standard surface crack repairs.
Your Choice For Leak Protection & Concrete Sealing in Delaware
You have lots of choices when it comes to protecting your home. But when it comes to protecting your basements and crawl spaces from the danger and headache of invasive water damage, choose the best: The Leak Stoppers at Platinum Roofs. We are the premier concrete crack and damage repair specialists. Our process, our products, and our commitment to excellence provide homeowners in the Lewes, Delaware, area with the peace of mind of a secure and protected home. Give us a call, and we’d be happy to answer any questions you may have and schedule a consultation for your basement or crawl space.
