Protect Your Home With Dry Basement Waterproofing

It's an unfortunate fact that the vast majority of homeowners who decide to call a professional basement waterproofing company only do so after a costly disaster like flooding occurs on their property.  Ironically, the best time to waterproof your basement isn't during the rainy season when damages are evident, but during the dry summer months when it's easier and less expensive to work on your home's foundation drainage system.

There's a common misconception that a dry basement means that there are no chances for flooding in the future.  Even a basement that hasn't flooded for decades could be broadcasting warning signs that it could suffer from significant water damage if a heavy storm hits your area.

Dry basement waterproofing may sound like an oxymoron, but a dry basement that is showing signs of a faulty exterior drainage system won't remain dry for long.  Indicators like small cracks in the walls, mold or mildew growth, and even small wet patches can indicate big problems in the near future.

There's a simple reason why waterproofing your basement in the dry months is a smarter solution than waiting until it rains: because the cost will be significantly less.  When your basement floods, the initial cleanup costs, and property replacement, are both high and unnecessary.  Even if insurance pays for cleanup costs, taking care of flood damage is taxing both mentally and physically.

Excavating your home's foundation is much easier to do during the dry summer months, and most dry basement waterproofing projects require some degree of outside digging.  Footer drains, which are the primary component of a functioning drainage system, are also easier to repair, replace and install in dry weather.

Of course, it's never easy spending significant amounts of money on preventative home improvement, especially when it isn't certain that it will save you funds in the long run.  But even if your dry basement waterproofing project doesn't prevent a serious flood, it will certainly add to your home's equity and a make your property a more marketable asset in the future.