Misconceptions about your home and water damage can make some companies lie about their products and services that, ultimately, damage your home more or don’t help as much as you paid for it too. There are, however, some incredible facts about your basement and home’s health.

There is No Such Thing as Waterproof Paint.

Yes, some products market themselves to be waterproof, but they are water resistant. Some sealants claim this as well, and even though both products can stop water, they will never actually fix your home’s problWater-resistant paints and sealants have their purposes and can be useful, like not allowing water to absorb onto walls or other surfaces. Nevertheless, they will ultimately not fix your issues and, over time, damage & devalue your home even more. These products are no cure-all and should not be used that way instead of calling a professional. 

Mold Growth Can Happen in Less Than 24 Hours. 

Action should be taken quickly & seriously when a leak has been discovered or if too much condensation is forming in your basement. Mold growth can happen quite rapidly, and once it is there, it can spread onto other surfaces, and suddenly your basement has created the perfect habitat for mold and other health-hazardous bacteria. This will make it even more difficult to get rid of if you don’t fix the water damage to your home ASAP. Whether from severe flooding or too much condensation, your home can experience mold growth within 24 hours. 

Basement Waterproofing Isn’t/Shouldn’t Be as Expensive as Others May Lead You To Believe.  

Is waterproofing cheap? No. Nor should you allow your neighbor’s nephew to do it for five hundred bucks. But no, waterproofing your home should not cause you to take out a second mortgage on your home to fix it. Your home may be the most expensive thing you own, and investing in it should be a priority, especially if you want it to last and increase in value over time. Please do not fall for lifetime warranties you must pay for or think because one company is ridiculously expensive; they must have better techniques or materials. You’ll get the same, if not better, results at another company for significantly less. 

There is No 1 Way Method For Every Home.   

Not even cookie-cutter homes will have the same two issues. Every home is different based on what the underlying problem is. Any contractor that tries to tell you their work is one size fits all is a guaranteed red flag! Every yard, basement, and crawl space is different according to square footage and any problems it may face. A good contractor like Engineered Waterproofing, will take your home’s needs seriously and conduct a free in-home estimate so our technicians can diagnose your home’s issues and give you a unique call to action customized to your home. Engineered Waterproofing, Inc is known as “The Fair Waterproofing Company” because we care about draining homes, not bank accounts.