Springtime Thaw & Wet Basements

The winter in Illinois brought some days of heavy snow and it has stayed around until recently as the temperatures have slowly started warming up. Now the snow that was around your home has begun to thaw. This thawing along with typical spring rains brings some heavy rains, you want to make sure that your basement is prepared.

Everyone in Illinois is looking forward to the warmer temperatures. However, you need to be aware that these warm temperatures may bring unwanted water into your basement. When the groundwater gets saturated around your foundation and the water table rises beneath your foundation, the water will find its way into your basement through any small crack it finds.

Also, water will come from a variety of sources such as:

• Improper grading
• Blocked drainage pipes
• Leaky downspouts or gutters
• Ruts that direct runoff towards the foundation
• Foundation Cracks

That is why it is important to have a professional come in and inspect your home and basement for water leaks and possible areas that are in need of repair.

Don’t let these beautiful spring days turn into a problem for you and your basement.

A wet basement can cause you to lose personal possessions, living space, and become a breeding area for mold and mildew. Mold and mildew can get into the air you breathe creating health issues for you and your family.

Reliable Basement Services can come and inspect your home and offer you the best waterproofing repair needs.

We offer:

• Interior drainage
• Exterior drainage
• Sump pits
• Sump pumps
• Battery backup sump pumps
• French drains
• Surface drainage
• Crawlspace encapsulation
• Foundation Crack Repair

All of the products we use for waterproofing are the best in the industry.

Reliable Basement Services can install an interior drainage system that consists of a perforated drainage pipe that is installed along with the interior footings of your basement, and then the pipe is attached to a sump pump system that drains the water away from the basement.

Don’t be caught off-guard this spring. Let Reliable Basement Services give you a free estimate to see if you are in need of basement waterproofing or if you need maintenance on your existing sump pump or basement waterproofing system.

We are also experts in foundation crack repair. If we find that water is entering your basement through foundation cracks, we will also inspect your foundation to see if the cracks are due to foundation settlement.

Reliable Basement Services is a family-owned and operated business in Illinois that takes pride in the outstanding reputation we have established. When you use a locally owned business, you know you will be getting the personalized service that you deserve and we will be around after the project is completed to answer any of your questions or concerns.

Contact Reliable Basement Services (630) 621-9980 today, before all of the spring thawings, and let us give you a free estimate. We have the experience and products to get your basement waterproofing needs to be done so you can enjoy the beautiful spring days.