Defending the Homes of Park Ridge, NJ With Quality Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

Park Ridge, NJ’s Most Trusted Name in Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, and Crawl Space Encapsulation

When it comes to the beauty of water, your first thought might be the local reservoir fondly known as Mill Pond. But while Mill Pond is a sight of peaceful tranquility, water can also be a great source of trouble if it’s barging into your home through your basement or crawl space! When water’s in the wrong place, it can spell property damage and health risks for you and your loved ones. Fortunately, there is a way to keep water where it belongs and away from your home: Blue Umbrella Waterproofing!

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing specializes in basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair solutions, ensuring that residential and commercial properties in Park Ridge, NJ are kept safe, dry, and healthy year after year.
Contact your waterproofing and structural repair guys at Blue Umbrella for a free inspection and estimate!

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When other contractors opt for cheaper materials and products to improve their bottom line, it leads to your waterproofing and foundation repair not lasting as long or not having the protection of a warranty. When it comes to home repair, Blue Umbrella understands how important it is that you get your peace of mind back and your money’s worth.

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing goes above and beyond with our solutions. From powerful Blue Angel sump pumps to 14-mil thick vapor barriers that exceed ASTM E-1745 requirements, nothing is the “bare minimum” when it’s with Blue Umbrella!

To demonstrate one way that Blue Umbrella goes above and beyond for customers like you when it comes to foundation repair, we don’t settle for just regular carbon fiber straps–instead; Blue Umbrella Waterproofing proudly uses a carbon-Kevlar strap created here in America by Fortress Stabilization Systems. This solution offers so much support and strength that it is even used for large projects like bridges, parking garages, and seawalls!in your basement.

New Jersey Basement Waterproofing Company Before and After

The #1 Basement Waterproofing Company in Park Ridge, NJ

If you’re discovering mold, wood rot, or a stubborn humidity that refuses to go away, many of these problems happen because of a wet basement, whether it’s water leaking through a foundation wall crack during a storm or just a little seepage along your basement cove. The best way to prevent these problems from creating structural damage or health risks for you and your loved ones is to divert that outside water away from your home with a basement waterproofing solution.

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing has decades of combined experience as a licensed basement waterproofing contractor. From tough, long-lasting drainage channels and powerful Blue Angel sump pumps to thick 14-mil vapor barriers and sump pump monitoring systems; you can enjoy a safe and dry home again for years to come. What’s more, Blue Umbrella also installs whole-house AprilAire dehumidifiers to ensure not even airborne moisture has a chance to ruin your basement.

What Can Wood Rot Do to My Basement?

Wood rot is caused by a particular group of fungi and plays a vital role in decomposing dead matter in the outside world. But inside your home, it can spell costly structural damages and even endanger lives as your home’s wooden supports become weakened.

There are three types of wood rot that are commonly encountered: brown rot, soft rot, and white rot.

Brown rot will make your home’s wooden structures dry and crumbly, often creating a brown discoloration and causing what’s called cubical fracturing, where it starts to break off into cube-like pieces. You may hear of brown rot being referred to as “dry rot.”
Soft rot causes a wooden structure to become weakened and even soft, making it easy to break.
White rot is noticeable by how it causes the affected wood to turn white as the fungus leaves behind the cellulose of the wood.

But every kind of wood rot requires one thing before it can even take root: moisture. The best way to protect against wood rot is to ensure that any fungal spores present never get the moisture they need to activate and begin colonizing, and that’s where your structural repair guys at Blue Umbrella Waterproofing come in!

New Jersey Crawl Space Encapsulation Before and After

Park Ridge, NJ’s Favorite Contractor in Crawl Space Encapsulation

Crawl spaces aren’t just musty, dark spaces in your home–they’re a vital part of your home’s well-being as well as your own! Due to what’s called the Stack Effect, the air in your crawl space is continually getting moved up into your living space–that means any mold spores, pollen, rodent pest dander, and dust mite particles floating about could be wafting up into your living room or bedroom. However, by having your crawl space encapsulated, you can prevent these problems by removing what they all need: excess moisture.

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing uses a 14-mil thick Flexi-Seal vapor barrier that exceeds ASTM E-1745 requirements–that’s more than twice the durability of the recommended 6-mil thickness! What’s more, Blue Umbrella also uses a crawl space dehumidifier as a second line of defense, ensuring no mold, wood rot, or termites can gain a foothold in your crawl space at all.

What Should My Indoor Relative Humidity Be to Prevent Mold?

According to the EPA, your indoor relative humidity (RH) should be kept below 60 percent; however, it is recommended to maintain a range of 30 percent to 50 percent.
Blue Umbrella Waterproofing’s crawl space dehumidifier can maintain your crawl space’s relative humidity, allowing you to breathe easily and not worry about potentially toxic molds releasing spores throughout your home.

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New Jersey Foundation Repair Company Before and After

The Most Reliable Foundation Repair Contractor in Park Ridge, NJ

A house needs a strong foundation, not just for stability but so that it can last for generations–but not even a concrete foundation can last forever against the forces of nature, such as hydrostatic pressure. When water in the soil builds up against your foundation wall, the immense pressure can create cracks as it presses against the concrete. But if not addressed quickly, it can lead to further movement, and your foundation wall may start to bow, tilt, or shear.
Blue Umbrella Waterproofing keeps foundations strong with a set of foundation repair solutions designed to ensure long-lasting stability for your home and safety for you and your loved ones.

Fortress Stabilization Systems’ InvisiBeam: The InvisiBeam system involves a top anchor, a bottom anchor, and a carbon-Kevlar strap, providing comprehensive reinforcement for foundation walls with a deflection of less than 2 inches. This same carbon-Kevlar product has been used to reinforce sea walls and bridges, and now Blue Umbrella is bringing that incredible strength to your foundation.
Steel I-Beams: Ideal for foundation walls with a deflection greater than 2 inches but less than 3 inches, the incredible strength of steel puts a stop to a moving foundation wall.

Should you notice a new crack in your foundation wall, a crack that’s been growing, or your foundation wall has begun to bow, tilt, or shear, call Blue Umbrella Waterproofing for a free inspection and estimate, and our foundation repair experts will know which solution is best for you.

Is There a Point When a Foundation Wall Cannot Be Fixed?

As a cracked foundation wall continues to move and its deflection grows, it becomes weaker and less stable, and the rest of your home may even experience structural damage in the process. While there are solutions to stabilizing a foundation wall, if it exceeds a deflection of 3 inches, it may be safer to replace the wall.

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing prioritizes your safety above all else – if our foundation experts detect a deflection of more than 3 inches, they may recommend replacement instead. You can trust Blue Umbrella only to recommend a solution if it will work 100%!

Preparing Your Park Ridge, NJ Property

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is dedicated to making your entire home repair process as stress-free as possible. We’re happy to answer any questions, explain our process and solutions, and help you achieve peace of mind while we make your home safe, dry, and healthy again!

Getting Your Park Ridge Property Ready for Repairs

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is committed to providing reliable results. Whether it's foundation repair or basement waterproofing that you need, we'll support and guide you through the process from start to finish!

Park Ridge, NJ Municipal Building

Phone: (201) 573-1800

Location: 53 Park Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 4:30
Friday 8:00 – 1:00
Sat-Sun Closed

Helpful Park Ridge, NJ Links
Park Ridge, NJ Municipal Building
Construction Permit Application Packet
Zoning Permit Application

Local Contractors for Your Other Projects

While Blue Umbrella does not endorse any of these listed companies, we’d like to help you get a head start on finding help for your other kinds of projects in Park Ridge, NJ.

Helpful Local Companies for Other Park Ridge, NJ Projects

If there is another project that you need help with outside of foundation repair, basement waterproofing, or crawl space encapsulation, here is a list of potential contractors that can help. While Blue Umbrella does not endorse any listed companies, we hope this list may assist you in your search.

Plumber
Pratt Plumbing and Heating
52 Park Ave B-1, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 308-7206

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

Driveway Paving Contractor
SP. Paving & Sealcoating LLC
86 Pascack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 423-4948

Landscaper
Paller Landscapes, LLC
78 Ridge Ave, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 916-5034

Don’t Give Water Intrusion a Way In!

Just like you wouldn’t let water drip through your roof, water invading through your foundation is just as harmful to your home and to your health. Whether you have a basement or a crawl space, there’s a solution for protecting your lower-level space from invasive moisture when it’s with Blue Umbrella.

When water comes knocking on your foundation, choose the contractor that doesn’t cut corners: Blue Umbrella Waterproofing! Call us for a free inspection and estimate!