Basement Waterproofing Sunny Brae, NY

Vulcan Basement Waterproofing In Sunny Brae, NY

Vulcan takes nothing for granted. We approach each job as a unique challenge which demands the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. We specialize in below-ground water problems and in our 65+ years we have dealt with just about every situation imaginable in a basement or crawlspace from occasional dampness or mold to several feet of water. Each situation presents its own challenges and requires a trained eye to determine the problem, the cause and the solution. We receive many testimonials which praise the ingenuity and versatility of Vulcan’s expertise.
If you partner with Vulcan Waterproofing, you can finally put an end to water in the basement for good.
Contact us for a free home inspection by a Vulcan Basement Waterproofing specialist in NY, Long Island, NJ, PA, CT, and DE.

A More Detailed Inspection for Basement Water Damage

Even if none of the above problems seem to exist, continue with a more detailed inspection of your basement walls.

    • Poured concrete walls
      efflorescence (a whitish powder) could indicate seepage and porosity that tend to worsen.

 

    • Wall surfaces
      Search for vertical or horizontal cracks. Some may have fully penetrated the wall, opening routes for water entry – depending on local water table and soil conditions.

 

    • Construction joints
      Explore for openings where basement walls and floors meet. Such gaps can admit water and insects, as well as lead to cracked floors.

 

    • Mortar joints
      Inspect mortar joints especially around below-grade piping and conduits when leakage appears, your floor space could be rendered unsafe for storage, carpeting or laundering use.

 

    • Structural points
      Examine corners where frames butt against foundation walls. These junctures are often uneven, resulting in gaps.

 

    • Efflorescence
      The appearance of efflorescence warns that basement water seepage is threatening your foundations and that cracks will endanger your basement floors.

 

    • Water pipes
      Check your pipes for excessive condensation.

 

  • Masonry block walls
    Look for signs of staining in the block closest to the basement floor. This could mean water is building up inside the wall and deteriorating the block’s integrity.