Protecting Port Reading, NJ Homes From Water With Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

Your Experts in Port Reading for Foundation Repair, Basement Waterproofing, and Crawl Space Encapsulation

Is water creeping through your basement wall whenever it rains? Does your crawl space become a miniature swamp during the rainy season? Neither of these scenarios should be normal for your lower-level space. When water is wreaking havoc in your home, it's time to call the professionals: Blue Umbrella Waterproofing!

Blue Umbrella is the leading contractor for basement waterproofing and foundation repair in Port Reading, NJ. We also offer crawl space encapsulation and crawl space waterproofing services. We use only the highest-quality parts and materials, and we proudly stand by our work with our transferable lifetime warranty.

With Blue Umbrella Waterproofing, peace of mind in Port Reading is just a call away!

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Your Satisfaction is Our #1 Priority

Whether you need basement waterproofing for your Port Reading home or foundation repair for a commercial property, Blue Umbrella is committed to ensuring that you get the best and that you're satisfied with our work.

For example, our foundation repair solutions include a carbon fiber strap solution unlike anything else on the market: a product that combines the incredible strength of both carbon fiber AND Kevlar! This product has even been used on seawalls and bridges!

Along with our transferable lifetime warranty, we also offer our Umbrella Maintenance Program. Our maintenance program is designed to help ensure that your waterproofing system remains ready for any rainy day ahead.

The #1 Basement Waterproofing Contractor in Port Reading, NJ

While it isn't the same as having a robber or a wild animal break into your home, water intrusion in your basement can cause extensive damage, create health risks, and still endanger you and your loved ones. That's why having the right basement waterproofing contractor in Port Reading is crucial to protecting your home's health.

Blue Umbrella will guard your basement with the best products, such as Blue Angel sump pumps and AprilAire whole-house dehumidifiers. What's more, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing has experts with decades of combined experience who know the best in drainage system optimization and water diversion techniques.

With Blue Umbrella on your side, you can relax knowing you'll have a comprehensive waterproofing system that'll last for years and years. Remember to ask about our Umbrella Maintenance Plan as well!

Is a Basement Dehumidifier Necessary?

Even if you don't see liquid water seeping through your basement cove or leaking through your foundation wall, that doesn't mean that water can't get through as moisture in the air. It can become a big problem when too much airborne humidity builds up in your basement. It's the same as having a puddle of standing water in your basement evaporate.

When moisture soaks into your wooden supports, it can activate mold spores and wood rot and begin their growth cycles. You could have a mold problem or damage to your floor joists without ever seeing a flooded basement.

But all this can be prevented by adding our AprilAire whole-house dehumidifiers to your Port Reading basement. By installing them in your basement along with the rest of our waterproofing system, water won't even have the chance to sneak into your basement as invisible airborne moisture.

Port Reading, NJ's Five-Star Crawl Space Encapsulation Company

Does your crawl space get a musty smell during humid summers? Or do the rainy seasons turn your crawl space into a puddle-riddled swamp?

With Blue Umbrella's crawl space encapsulation and waterproofing solutions in Port Reading, you can say goodbye to puddles and pesky humidity.

Other problems can arise from having a humid or wet crawl space:

Mold growth and health risks associated with mold spores, such as asthma and allergies.
Attracting pests like termites, dust mites, and even rodents.
Wood rot on your floor joists and other wooden supports.
Damage to your foundation walls.

Blue Umbrella goes above and beyond when it comes to our crawl space sealing and waterproofing services. Our tough Flexi-Seal vapor barriers exceed ASTM E-1745 requirements, making them even better than the industry standard used by most contractors in Port Reading. With our crawl space solutions in place, you can enjoy benefits such as:

Improved air quality.
Pest prevention in your crawl space.
Preserved structural integrity for your foundation and wooden supports in your crawlspace.

How Does a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Work?

Vapor barriers are a vital component in crawl space encapsulation and waterproofing systems. They act as a protective shield for the interior of your Port Reading crawl space, keeping unwanted moisture out so that the environment remains dry and healthy.

But you can't just use any vapor barrier. For crawl spaces and basements alike, you'll need a vapor barrier with the right impermeability, measured in "perms." A crawl space-appropriate vapor barrier must have a perm rating of 0.1 or less.

Vapor barriers for crawl spaces should be at least ten mils thick. But Blue Umbrella doesn't do the bare minimum. To ensure you get the protection you deserve, we use a Flexi-Seal vapor barrier that's 14 mils thick!

The Leading Foundation Repair Expert in Port Reading, NJ

Imagine your foundation being like the bottom of a ship. For a ship of any kind, when water starts leaking in, it can cause many problems for everything else above. The same goes for a house! Keeping your foundation protected and stable is vital to keeping the rest of your home safe.

Whether it's a crack that's growing across your foundation wall or your foundation wall is already starting to move, you can trust Blue Umbrella for all your foundation wall repair needs.

Blue Umbrella offers two types of solutions in Port Reading to put a stop to further foundation wall movement:

Fortress Stabilization Systems' InvisiBeam is a carbon fiber solution that combines the awesome strength of carbon fiber AND Kevlar! This product has even been used to reinforce structures such as hotels, parking garages, and sea walls. It is perfect for any basement wall with a deflection of less than 2 inches.
Steel I-beams are a classic solution that utilizes steel's renowned strength to stop any further wall movement. They are great for basement walls with a deflection of more than 2 inches but less than 3 inches.

Along with these quality solutions, Blue Umbrella offers a transferable lifetime warranty to ensure your peace of mind. Between our industry-leading products and lifetime warranty offerings, you won't find a better foundation repair company in Port Reading!

What Are Some Ways I Can Protect My Foundation?

There are methods of preventative foundation care that you can even do on your own to help keep your foundation safe from water-related damage.

Ensure your gardens and trees are not too close to the home. Tree roots can create pathways for water to flow more quickly toward the foundation. Meanwhile, watering your gardens too close to the foundation can place water directly next to the foundation wall.
Check your grading. The slope of the land surrounding your foundation should be guiding water away from your home, not leading water towards the foundation.
Inspect and clean your gutters. They are responsible for helping lead water away from your home. However, a leaky gutter can deposit water next to your foundation, contributing to problems. If possible, try to extend your downspouts as well.

Preparing Your Port Reading, NJ Property

Blue Umbrella understands that home repairs can be stressful. That's why we'll be there to offer any guidance and support you need while we make your home safe, healthy, and dry once more. We'll happily answer any of your questions or concerns while we repair your Port Reading home.

Woodbridge Township, NJ Building Office

Location: 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Phone: 732-634-4500

Port Reading, NJ Links
Port Reading, Woodbridge Township, Planning and Development
Woodbridge Home Improvement Program
Woodbridge Township, Zoning and Planning Forms

Local Contractors for Your Other Port Reading Projects

While Blue Umbrella does not endorse any listed companies, we wanted to help you find contractors for your other kinds of projects in Port Reading.

Plumber
Phil Masucci Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning
9 Florida St, Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-763-8420

Electrician
One Call Electrical, Heating & Cooling Service, Inc
339 Pulaski St, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
908-769-8200

Driveway Paving Contractor
Kleen Seal
908C King Georges Rd, Fords, NJ 08863
732-321-3699

Masonry Contractor
Garden State Brickface and Siding
201 Wescott Dr, Rahway, NJ 07065
908-808-5427

Landscaper
Teos Landscaping LLC
150 Pulaski Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
732-376-0871

Your Blue Umbrella Protection Begins with a Call!

Protecting your foundation from water-related problems begins with a simple call. Blue Umbrella will happily provide you with a free inspection and estimate!

It is always better to fix a foundation wall problem or a water intrusion issue before it worsens. The longer you wait, the more problems will arise within your home, and the repair costs will only worsen.

Stop invasive water in its tracks with Blue Umbrella today!