Common Reasons Homeowners Delay Basement Waterproofing
Do you have a leaky basement? Dealing with leaks in the basement can be quite annoying. Excessive moisture in the basement can lead to mold infestations and damage to the items stored in the basement. At worst, it can cause even more severe basement wall cracks, heaving of the basement floor and a host of other foundation problems.
No one wants to have a leaky basement. However, homeowners often take their time when it comes to calling an expert for basement waterproofing. They put off repairing their basements and end up having to deal with even worse problems that are more expensive to repair. When you’re in a bind, it’s easy to give in to the pressure of a sales pitch or use the first company you come across without ascertaining that they can do a good job.
Why homeowners procrastinate
Below are some of the most common reasons why homeowners put off professional basement waterproofing.
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- They believe waterproofing will be expensive
Many homeowners are misled into believing that waterproofing their basements will be an expensive venture. However, this isn’t always the case. The cost for the repair will depend on various factors. These include the contractor you’ve chosen, the severity of the damage, the method of repair and the cost of the materials used.
Putting off repairs will result in severe damage. You can save thousands of dollars by ensuring that you repair your basement as soon as you notice a moisture problem.
- Relying on waterproofing paint
Waterproofing paints and other coatings don’t solve water seepage problems. They only serve to mask the problem. You won’t be keeping the water out. You’ll only be holding off the river for a while. In fact, applying these coatings without resolving the underlying problems will only make the problem worse.
- Not taking the leak seriously
Some homeowners view the leaks in their basements as nothing to worry about. After all, the basement hasn’t flooded. They’ll only take action when their basement floods or something worse happens.
You can avoid expensive repairs by simply investing in professional basement waterproofing services before anything serious happens.
Take action now
Waterproofing your basement isn’t something that you can afford to put off. The problem isn’t going to get better if you ignore it. In fact, it is likely to get worse. Call a professional and have your basement inspected to find out what the problem is and how you can resolve it.
John Fahmy, President of Everdry of North Georgia / Atlanta region started at Everdry’s corporate headquarters (Ohio State Waterproofing) in 1991 as a part time customer service rep.
While working part time, John pursued his Bachelors degree in Marketing and Business Management at Cleveland State University. It was John’s mission to become the best in this industry after seeing his grandparents get scammed by a fly by night waterproofing contractor, and lose lots of money, that was not there anymore when they needed service. After only one year, John was promoted to Customer Service Manager.
After a total of 8 years in the Customer Service Department, John branched out, holding his Customer Service Manager position, while taking on new responsibilities as Assistant Marketing Director and becoming an EZ Breathe Sales rep.
In 2003, John was named Director of Shows, a job that gave him the opportunity to work directly with all of the national Everdry franchise locations nationwide, providing each office with support for their marketing efforts at trade shows.
In 2004, after 13 years with the company, John and his wife Connie took on a new challenge and took over the North Georgia / Atlanta Everdry franchise. Our goal is to provide a healthy and safe living environment in homes for the families in the North Georgia / Atlanta region.
