Vulcan Basement Waterproofing - Handbook - How To Check Your Basement For Water Damage

"The Vulcan crew was punctual, courteous and respectful. They worked with great diligence and left the premises very clean. The foreman kept me informed in every step of the work. I would recommend Vulcan to anyone."
- Paul, New York

"Your men did an excellent job. They went above and beyond the call of duty. The clean-up was great. Overall I am very pleased with the work of your crew."
- Leslie, New Jersey

"A wet leaky basement had been an issue for us for many years... Since the basement waterproofing by Vulcan was done, not one drop of water has been found in the basement!"
- S. Langford, Long Island, New York

Vulcan Basement Waterproofing - Handbook

How To Check Your Basement For Water Damage.

If the condition is not arrested as soon as possible, you could eventually face huge bills for repairing or replacing foundations, walls and floors. What’s more, water poses health and electrical hazards. It needn’t happen if you stay alert.

Step 1
Check carefully for the appearance of any of these 8 major danger signs that suggest your basement is being undermined by water.

• Wet spots on walls
• Cracked walls in basement or crawl spaces
• Cracked floors
• Efflorescence
• Peeling paint
• Warped paneling
• Fungus, rot or mildew
• Insects and bugs

Step 2
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 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
It’s appearance warns that water seepage is threatening your foundations and that cracks will endanger your floors.
• Water pipes
Check them for excessive condensation.
• Masonry block walls
Look for signs of staining in the block closest to the floor. This could mean water is building up inside the wall and deteriorating the block’s integrity.

How Vulcan can solve your leaky basement problems

"The crew, as expected, performed brilliantly! They were wonderful! They worked hard, were polite, neat, cleaned up after the job, and were totally professional. I would recommend your company to anyone who has ever had water in their basement."
- Chris, Pennsylvania

"The crew was very efficient and respectful. They worked fast and were very professional. They were very nice and patient. They took the time to explain how the pump worked. We are very pleased and satisfied with their work. I would recommend Vulcan to anyone who have basement water problems."
- Lillian, Connecticut