If you have a visible mold infestation in your basement, start by getting rid of porous, moldy objects. Cardboard, paper, fabrics, upholstery, wood, drywall, and insulation must be removed and properly discarded. You can then clean mold from the walls and other hard surfaces using these CDC guidelines. ( https://www.cdc.gov/mold/mold-cleanup-bleach.html)
Basement Remodeling
Jamison Basement Waterproofing provides services ranging from waterproofing to foundation repairs. Services in your area include basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, sump pump installations, basement finishing, foundation repair basement crack repair, vapor barriers, and moisture control. Alpha
Our crews are expertly trained in the installation of egress windows and follow all the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions. Most of the excavations to install an egress window is done by hand to avoid and damage to the landscaping. Once the wall opening is cut it is important to properly prepare the space for the installation of the window itself. It is important that the window have proper drainage to protect the basement from flooding.
Driveways
The project manager Steve Custus from Jamison Basement Waterproofing was able to give this homeowner the help they needed in waterproofing their basement! The installation crew started by installing a GrateSump sump pump system, which drains water out and away to prevent the basement from flooding, as well as an freeze stop to protect the drainage pipe from freezing during the cold winter months, ensuring water will flow smoothly down the driveway away from the basement.The Jamison Basement Waterproofing team then installed the GrateDrain Drainage system under the concrete floor around the perimeter of the belico area with clean outs ports for future inspection.Now this homeowner can say goodbye to their wet basement ! Project SummaryCrew Foremen: Derek Price Project Manager: Steve C
Once you make a decision to move forward with your egress window installation they will arrange to obtain the necessary building permits and schedule a crew to do the installation.
Gutters
Project Manager Steve C educated the homeowner on the importance the downspout in that it’s job is to redirects the water away from your foundation by taking the water that it collects within your gutters and pushing it through the vertical tube that runs alongside the home. Your downspouts are often found at the corners of your home where gutters meet. However, downspouts can be at any point that is low. Steve recommended that step 1 was getting all the rain water away from the foundation. Steve than drew up a drainage plan to move all the water from the rain gutters below ground into a 4 inch PVC pipe that would discharge the water 100 ft to the rare of the home...
Building scientists recommend that homeowners encapsulate and seal the crawl space to complete isolate it from groundwater and outside humidity, before installing any type of insulation. Depending on where you live, you might not need insulation at all once the crawl space is sealed.
Masonry
Project Manager Steve Custus arrived at the home to inspect the foundation. Upon inspection, Steve instantly knew that this problem could be solved with our patent crack repair solution. Steve explained in great detail how this product would solve the problem. After consideration, the homeowner knew that this would be the perfect solution for her basement wall crack and decided to move forward with the project. The advantages of Techni-crack include: Cannot leak or reopen like mortar-based repairsPermanently stops water leakage through basement wall cracks. Compatible with our GrateDrain perimeter drainage systemThis system is a permanent solution and will solve all the concerns. Unlike other “quick fixes†such as applying masonry sealant or patching the crack with mortar. These methods are not likely to fix the problem because any slight movement along the crack can break the seal. After the entire system was installed, the crack was no longer a worry to the homeowner and they can finally sell there home. Do you have a crack in your basement wall that leaks air and moisture? Do not let this affect your basement. Give us a call to schedule your FREE no obligation estimate at 215-885-2424