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Old Tappan, NJ Basement Waterproofing

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Permanent Repair Solutions for Wet Basements, Damp Crawl Spaces & Damaged Foundations

Everyone needs water, but it shouldn’t be rudely invading your Old Tappan basement and making a mess of your stored belongings! If you’ve been dealing with a wet basement or a moldy damp crawl space, you can be sure that it’ll keep happening unless something is done and it can lead to further damages to your foundation and lower-level space. Fortunately, there’s a way to prevent your Old Tappan, NJ home from being assailed by wood rot, mold, and flooded basements: your licensed basement waterproofing experts at Blue Umbrella Waterproofing!

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing offers industry-leading solutions in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation (also known as crawl space repair). With decades of combined experience and first-class products behind our solutions, you can rest easy about your foundation whether you’re a resident living on Model Ave or a commercial property owner on Broad Street.

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How Does Mold and Wood Rot Occur in a Basement or Crawl Space?

Mold and wood rot both happen in basements and crawl spaces when there is sufficient moisture present. Wood rot actually refers to a type of fungi that feeds on the fibers within your home’s wooden support structures. Mold will grow on the surface of your wooden supports, but the real danger is from the spores that mold releases which can trigger allergic reactions, asthma attacks, or possibly cause infections depending on the species of mold.

Wood rot has several types: Dry, Wet, and Soft Rot. Their required moisture content in wood differs:

  • Dry Rot: 20% - 30% moisture content in wood, but requires a surrounding humidity of around 95%.
  • Wet Rot: Around 50% or higher moisture content, likes to occur in persistently damp areas like wet basements and crawl spaces.
  • Soft Rot: Occurs in places with consistently higher moisture levels, such as wooden structures that are in constant contact with water or wet soil.

Household molds tend to thrive in a humidity range of 55%-60%. This can be in the form of a damp wooden structure, surface condensation, or just damp air.

To help prevent both mold and wood rot, it is important to have your leaky basement or crawl space waterproofed and install a dehumidifier to ensure consistent control over humidity.

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Preparing Your Old Tappan, NJ Property

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is dedicated to making your home repair as easy as possible. We’ll be happy to answer any questions and concerns, and explain our process and solutions so that you feel comfortable with trusting us with your foundation.

Old Tappan, NJ Building & Construction Department

Address: 227 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Phone: (201) 664-1849

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Local Old Tappan Contractors Near for Your Other Projects

Blue Umbrella isn’t affiliated with the companies listed below, but we want to make it easier for you to begin exploring options for other types of projects in Old Tappan, NJ.

Plumber
Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating
123 Woodland Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 581-4439

Electrician
Astra Electric
50 Dorotockey Dr, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
(347) 409-0689

Driveway Paving Contractor
Anything Asphalt
17 S Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446
(845) 445-4366

Landscaper
Hillsdale Landscaping & Construction
27 Legion Pl, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 358-9135

Request a Free Inspection and Estimate

When you contact Blue Umbrella Waterproofing, we’ll be happy to provide you with a free inspection and estimate of your foundation and lower-level space problems. There’s no obligation when you get an estimate from our experts! Be sure to also ask about our transferable lifetime warranty!

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