Basement Waterproofing Contractor Northern Virginia
Fairfax Contractor Helps Homeowners With Flooding Basements
Basement Waterproofing Contractor Northern Virginia is Fairfax Contractor serving Northern Virginia. Our Company is one of the best basement waterproofing companies located in Northern Virginia. We are licensed by the Virginia DPOR with a class A contractors license.
We use our well trained waterproofing employees who are capable to solve complex basement water proofing issues. There are many companies that claim to be basement waterproofing contractor Northern Virginia but we will fix your problem for good. Flooded Basement Waterproofing is Fairfax Contractor is our specialty. Northern Virginia home’s basement has flooded. The most important step for you as a homeowner is to deal with any flood is to act as quickly as possible. If Your basement is currently flooding, call us for emergency service at 703-725-7945.
Flooding basements can cause untold damage to your home’s foundation, carpets, insulation, and drywall. Flooded Basement Waterproofing Contractor Northern Virginia is Fairfax Contractor. It is very important to address any wet basement problems before damage such as toxic black mold and mildew start to form on the walls and carpets of your basement. Do not enter a flooded basement if the water is over 16” because of the risk of electrical shock.
The first step if your basement has flooded from a natural disaster, broken pipe, strong rain storm, hurricane, or just a large amount of melting snow is to call Fairfax Contractor for help. Act quickly because most homeowners insurance does not cover groundwater infiltration. We are here to stop further water damage.
Water can enter your basement in three distinct ways. Number one is that groundwater is entering your basement through cracks in the foundation walls. The other way water can enter your basement is through the joint between your basement foundation walls, and the slab of your basement. And the third way water typically enters your basement is through basement window wells.
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Water Removal After the Flood
The first step Fairfax Contractor will do in an emergency situation is to remove standing water in your basement. We may use a sump pump attached to a garden hose if the water is over 3 inches in depth. If your basement has standing water Shop Vacuums can be used by hand to remove any other standing water in a flooded basement. When any visible water has been removed the carpets, household furnishing and any water soluble should material will be removed from the home.
The next step is to set up dehumidifiers and industrial air mover fans will be set in place. This is important for removal high levels of humidity or any more of the water in your basement. We have the equipment and manpower for emergency service when your basement may have flooded. Call Fairfax Contractor at 703-725-7945 to get an emergency team on site to minimize any potential damage.
How We Waterproof Basements
After most of the water has been removed it is important to remove some if not all of the drywall and insulation so that it does not get contaminated with toxic black mold. When your basement has been dehumidified and completely dried out it time to restore the damage.
The million dollar question is why did my basement flood. Fairfax Contractor will evaluate your unique basement waterproofing problem answer this question. As experts in interior drainage, we will look for the root cause of the water infiltration into your basement. Often times the solution to your flooding basement is quite apparent. We will completely evaluate the exact cause of your flooding basement, and recommend time-tested solutions. Our evaluations are free of charge and can be quite helpful in deterring why you experienced the flooding. We are experts in the field of interior drainage problems. If you have flood insurance or your basement was flooded by a broken pipe we can work with your insurance company to get you the most amount of money to cover the damage. We employ some of the best carpenters, painters, and drywall experts to put your basement back into its original state.
We Can Fix You Basement so It Won’t Flood Again
If your basement was flooded by groundwater from a major storm, hurricane, or other natural disasters we can implement a wide range of basement drainage systems. The first thing to consider if the basement of your home is built from cinder block is their cracks in the joints that would just let water flow through to your basement. If this is the case and your basement is flooding from a failing block wall we can joint the missing mortar with new cement and it may stop the infiltration of water into your basement that easy. If your basement was flooded with groundwater from a major storm, hurricane, or other natural disasters we can implement a wide range of basement drainage systems.
The first thing to consider if the basement of your home is built from cinder block is their cracks in the joints that would just let water flow through to your basement. If this is the case and your basement is flooding from a failing block wall we provide structural repair to the missing mortar with hydraulic cement and it may stop the infiltration of water into your basement that easy. More complex erosion solutions may include, installation of sump pump, excavation of your exterior foundation walls for waterproofing, or installation of a French interior drain system. In some cases, you should fix your wet basement from the exterior of your home.
Window Wells Often Cause Flooding Problems
Water can infiltrate into your basement in many ways, sometimes a flooding window well is a source. Fairfax contractor has a time-tested method for fixing flooding window well problems.
We Also Waterproof Crawl Spaces
Finished Dry Crawl Space Encapsulation
Many homes built in Northern Virginia have a crawl space that has been designed into their homes. These problematic crawlspaces can create large amounts of moisture, mold, and ultimately undermine the structure of your home. Crawlspace areas can create water-related problems for your entire house. Though your basement may be completely dry if your crawlspace is having a waterproofing problem it may be the time you have this problem checked out.
Fairfax Contractor can preform crawl space encapsulation. The problems in your crawlspace may be cracked block, improperly laid vapor barrier or standing water. When Fairfax Contractor takes on a crawlspace exterior waterproofing project we will analyze and determine what problems you may have. Sometimes the problem is standing water in your crawlspace area can be corrected by installing a sump pump crib to evacuate water that is standing in your musty crawl spaces.
We are experts at creating drainage systems for crawlspace areas in your home. Some problems have to do with cracks in the foundation of your crawlspace, we close these cracks out with hydraulic cement. Whatever kinds of problems you are experiencing in a damp or wet crawlspace, we have the expertise to fix the problem once and for all.
Cracks in Your Concrete Floors and Walls
Your home's basement may be caused by a cracked concrete floor.
We Repair Damage From Flooding
When the cause of your flooding problem has been repaired we then can come in a remodel and repair the damage. We can handle all of the demolitions of damaged drywall and carpeting. Perform mold remediation, using the best biocides. Repair the areas that are causing the basement flood. Pull all necessary permits to re-frame your basement, install new insulation.
As General Contractors, we have the personnel to put your basement back to its original state. Fairfax Contractor is a Virginia licensed Class A Contractor. We employ some of the best carpenters, painters, and drywall experts to put your basement back into its original state.
