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Waterproofing Your Basement

The first thing your Patriot Home Remodeling consultant will address is the foundation and walls of your basement. Waterproofing your basement is one of the most important things to address before any remodeling project and should be done by a professional.

One reason that basement walls may leak is because of the settling of your St. Louis home. Over a period of time, house settling can cause cracks in the foundation and walls of your home. Underground water pressure may also be a culprit in basement walls leaking. It is also possible that the carpenters that built the house using too many shortcuts, resulting in poor workmanship and leaks.

Regardless of the cause of the leaks, in many cases, basement walls can be waterproofed. Nearly all leaky basements have cracks or holes in the walls. In order to waterproof your basement’s walls, these cracks and holes will first need to be repaired. If no holes or cracks are apparent, a waterproofing compound can be applied directly to the wall. Small cracks in the basement walls can be filled in with a waterproofing mix. If larger holes or cracks are present they will first need to be cleaned and patched prior to applying the waterproofing compound.

Refinishing your basement is a big job that can be costly and challenging. By waterproofing the basement, our remodeling contractors can ensure that the project will be a sucess and your new finished basement will be enjoyed for a long time.

If you are looking for a St. Louis basement remodeling contractor, please call us today at 314.565.9073 or complete our online request form for an in-home consultation.