B.K. Roofing & Remodeling

If you’ve found your dream home but it has one worrying issue – a wet basement – it’s important to know exactly what you need to do to fix it up, protect your investment and enjoy your home. Here are some insights from our  basement waterproofing team in Essex County, NJ. Get an Inspection Before You Buy  Before you make one of the biggest commitments of your life, you need to know what you’re in for. First, speak to the property owner about any underlying issues that might be behind the moisture seepage and leaks. By law, the seller has to disclose this honestly to the buyer and give you a full report. However, it is also a good idea to spend a little extra cash and have the house professionally inspected – you can even make this a condition of the sale. Not only will they be able to uncover any other issues the homeowner may be unaware of, they’ll also be able to evaluate the full extent of all the property’s problems to uncover structural issues so that you can wor...

Although we often think of the rainy season as the biggest strain on our basements and foundations, basement leaks are pretty common in the cold winter months. Our  basement waterproofing team in Staten Island, NY  explores the 3 most common reasons for this to happen. #1 Melting Surrounding Snow We like to keep our homes warm in the winter and your basement is a lot warmer than the environment outside. This radiating heat can reach up to 8 inches around your home, melting the snow and causing water to accumulate in the surrounding soil. This build-up of moisture puts pressure on your basement walls when it gets trapped between the basement and the frozen soil, causing cracks and leaks. #2 Soil That Doesn’t Drain Well Soil that doesn’t allow water to drain away quickly can be behind your leaky basement. When the soil soaks up water, it expands, and this puts pressure on your basement walls and floor. It’s a good idea to replace the soil around the foundation of yo...