Safeguarding Eatontown, NJ Homes with Expert Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing

Leading Waterproofing Methods in Eatontown, NJ

Each Eatontown home is different from the other. Each is uniquely built and holds its history, so every home needs a unique waterproofing solution. 

Knowing this, we create customized basement waterproofing solutions for each home we work in. After a thorough inspection of your property, one of our waterproofing experts will sit down with you to discuss the right solutions custom-fit to your home's needs. 

There are two approaches we take.

Exterior Waterproofing

For homes in the middle of new construction, we offer exterior basement waterproofing with a supplemental interior system. For this exterior waterproofing, we apply a sealant to the outside of your foundation walls while they are still exposed during construction. 

We cover the sealant with a blue skin membrane followed up with a layer of drainage board. The system prevents water from reaching your foundation walls or penetrating the basement. 

Interior Waterproofing

For existing homes - interior waterproofing is a better option. Interior basement waterproofing is just as, if not more effective than exterior waterproofing. Being far less invasive and expensive,  it doesn't require digging up your yard, driveway, or flowerbeds to access your foundations. 

Instead, we dig a trench along the perimeter of your basement floor and install a french drain that sits below small weep holes drilled into the base of your basement walls. The french drain captures any water that enters through the weep holes and channels it to a high-capacity Blue-Angel sump pump. The pump collects the water and pushes it up and out of your basement, expelling it through a discharge system in a safe location away from your foundation.

This whole system sits out of sight, under your basement floor.

Add a Dehumidifier, Vapor Barrier & Monitoring System

We also recommend adding an AprilAire E100 100-pint Whole-House Dehumidifier to keep the humidity low enough to prevent mold growth and inviting unwanted pests.

Richtech Industries' 14-mil Flexi-Seal vapor barrier is an added protection for your basement walls; capturing any water entering through basement leaks and improving the visual appeal of the space.  

Our ShipShape Sump Pump Monitoring System ensures that your system is always running smoothly, keeping your home protected. 

Blue Umbrella's basement waterproofing comes with a lifetime transferable warranty, providing peace of mind for the present and the future.

Eatontown's Trusted Source for Basement Waterproofing

The Problems of a Wet Basement

While a bit of water can seem harmless in a basement, it can do more harm than you think - causing property damage and creating health issues.

Water and basement moisture can lead to mold growth, rot, property damage, insects, and rodents—all things you don't want in your home.

Mold & Dust Mites

Mold can only grow with high enough humidity levels. The same is true for dust mites. Dust mites and mold spores are released into your basement and can travel throughout the rest of your home. When inhaled, they can irritate and even cause allergies and asthma, endangering the health of you and your loved ones.  

Insects

Moisture in your basement also attracts nuisance insects like cockroaches and centipedes; or more serious pests like termites. Their presence can exacerbate the damage caused by even the smallest amount of rot in your basement. 

Rodents

Larger intruders like mice and rats are also attracted to wet basements. These rodents can also carry (HPS) - Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome - a serious disease that can cause respiratory infections in humans. A moist, humid basement is an attractive haven for these rodents to nest and make your home their home. 

Rot & Property Damage

Wet wood will eventually rot. This can threaten the integrity of your home - damaging floorboards, joists, and other supporting structures. On top of that, any property you have in your basement - furniture, boxes, electronics - can be damaged or destroyed by basement water. 

The smallest amount of water can lead to massive problems. The good news is that you can avoid all of these issues by being proactive and having Blue Umbrella install a warrantied basement waterproofing system in your home.