If you live in an area prone to home water damage, like we do here in Atlanta, you might be wondering how a waterproofing service can help. What areas of your home can be protected with waterproofing? How much does it cost? And what does the process entail?
If you’re ready to protect your home from rain and flooding and lower the risk of secondary problems, like mold and pests, One Stop Restoration, your local Atlanta Restoration Company is here to help keep your property in great shape.
As you probably guessed, home waterproofing is a process that makes your home less likely to sustain water damage. This can be achieved not only by making your walls and foundation impermeable to water, but also by ensuring that your home has proper drainage in the case of excess water.
Ideally, waterproofing is done when your home is first built, when the foundation is still exposed. But, if you live in an older home, your home has sustained damage, or the original builders didn’t do as good a job as you might have liked, you might need to waterproof your home to prevent damage.
Without addressing the problem, you can put your home at risk for extensive water damage in the case of a flood or slow long-term damage that comes from moisture seepage. Both scenarios can lead to mold, electrical problems, and structural damage.
Homes that have not been properly waterproofed or need an update to their waterproofing may show the following signs:
Each of these symptoms point to a water problem in your home that should be addressed as soon as possible. The longer you wait to have your waterproofing done, the more costly the repairs could be later down the line. Eventually, you could be dealing with serious damage to your foundation.
The part of your home that is most susceptible to water damage is your basement. That’s because this part of the home is surrounded by moisture-containing soil.
Thanks to the red clay found here in Georgie, the challenge of maintaining the structural integrity of a basement with all that moisture precludes many homes from having one at all. The good news is, if you don’t have a basement, it’s one less part of the house you’ll need to waterproof.
That said, if you don’t have a basement, chances are, you have a crawl space instead. This area can also be susceptible to water build-up that leads to mold, pests that are attracted to standing water, and structural damage.
Finally, you can waterproof your bathrooms to prevent moisture from escaping and damaging other parts of your home.
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If you’re having water problems in your basement, here are a few steps that you can anticipate as part of the waterproofing process:
At the end of the process, your basement will be in a much better position to withstand water seepage from the surrounding soil and instances when there’s a high volume of water in your area from a storm or flood.
Crawlspace waterproofing is sometimes called encapsulation, and it involves the following steps:
Waterproofing the rooms inside your home is a lot different from the work your team will do in the basement or crawlspace. Ideally, this kind of job will be done when you’re renovating a bathroom, as you’ll need to access the drywall and flooring underneath the tile. Here are some of the additional steps:
Tiling and caulking. Once the waterproof layer has been applied, it’s time for your restoration team to finish the job. This will include laying the finishing tile and caulking all corners to make your bathroom completely waterproof.
Waterproofing your home typically will cost a few thousand dollars or more. While expensive, it’s a crucial line of defense in water damage and can prevent existing leaks from causing more costly damage later on.
Here are a couple of factors that will help determine your estimated cost:
Because there are so many factors that go into the final cost of waterproofing, it’s a good idea to call for a quote so that you can talk to a professional about your unique property. Your reliable local Restoration Company in Atlanta will be happy to discuss your needs to make sure that you know what the cost is before getting started.
Waterproofing can take many shapes and forms, which can make it a confusing service for many homeowners. Don’t worry. One Stop Restoration has years of waterproofing experience here in Atlanta metro area, where we know just how important it is to keep your home safe from water damage. If you have more questions about your waterproofing options for your basement, crawlspace, or bathrooms, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
