Scotch Plains, NJ Basement Waterproofing Company
Serving Homeowners & Businesses
If you are looking for Scotch Plains’ trusted waterproofing and foundation company, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is your go-to expert. We have been helping homeowners and businesses throughout Scotch Plains for years.
You can count on:
- Free estimates
- Lifetime warranty
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- Decades of experience
- Respect for your home
- Quality products and materials
Over the years we have built a reputation of providing quality work, long-lasting solutions and top-notch customer service. Expect the best when you work with Blue Umbrella Waterproofing. Give us a call today to receive a free home inspection.
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Basement Waterproofing
Because no two homes face exactly the same waterproofing issue, we create customized waterproofing plans for each home and not cookie-cutter solutions. Depending on the challenge in your home your waterproofing plan may include:
- Installation of a French drain along the inside perimeter of the basement.
Weep holes are drilled along the inside basement wall. Any water entering the space is collected and guided into the French drain which draws all the water to a sump pump. The installed sump pump pumps the water safely out and aware from your home - A battery backup sump pump is added as well to ensure the system is running, even during a power outage.
- Last, a basement dehumidifier is installed. Controlling the humidity in the basement keeps helps prevent mold growing.
Benefits of Basement Waterproofing
Beyond keeping the basement of your Scotch Plains home dry, basement waterproofing provides additional benefits:
- Improved health and safety environment – By keeping your basement dry you can prevent mold growth, which prevents the respiratory infections and allergic reactions that accompany mold spores.
- Protect your home’s value – Water damage in the basement destroys your home value. By installing a waterproofing system in your Scotch Plains home, you can protect the value of your home.
- Extra Space – A waterproofed basement means a protected basement. You can now use all of the extra space for a home theater, another bedroom or a home office.
- Reduce Stress Levels – You can now sleep peacefully with that the knowledge that your basement is safe and protected.
Waterproofing a Finished Basement in Scotch Plains, NJ
Blue Umbrella was contacted by a Scotch Plains homeowner who had recently purchased his home from house flippers. The home came with a partially finished basement which seemed to be a nice selling point at the time, but the issue was that the sellers had not waterproofed the basement before finishing it, putting the home at risk of expensive water damage.
To fix the issue, two feet of drywall had to be cut away and metal studs moved to allow for a new lifetime warrantied interior waterproofing system, complete with a battery backup sump pump. Now the basement has the necessary protection and can be properly finished.
Crawl Space Repair / Encapsulation
Your home may have a crawl space rather than a basement but the space also needs to be waterproofed. Common crawl space issues can include:
- Mold growth in the crawl space can find its way upstairs.
- Water damage can lead to deterioration of your home’s foundation.
- Bugs, insects and rodents like nothing better than an abandoned crawl space.
How the Crawl Space Repair Process Works
If there is something hiding down in your crawl space it will likely find its way upstairs. While you can’t seal off the crawl space from upstairs, you can seal the crawl space from the outdoors.
- Drying the Space: Before the crawl space is sealed off it needs to be cleaned and dried out.
- Sump Pump Installation: Once the crawl space is dry you need to keep it dry. A crawl space sump pump is installed to drain away any entering water.
- Crawl Space Encapsulation: The crawl space needs to be sealed off from the outside so a thick, vinyl liner is laid down on the floors and walls of the crawl space and any vents are covered.
- Crawl Space Dehumidifier: A dehumidifier designed for the crawl space is placed in there to lower the humidity and keep mold from growing.
Basement Foundation Repair
We can also help correct problems with your Scotch Plains’ home’s foundation. Before beginning work on a foundation, you first need to understand the underlying problems. Identifying the types of cracks in the basement wall can provide valuable clues.
Vertical: Vertical wall cracks are a normal occurrence as concrete ages and don’t indicate a foundation issue. But these same cracks can also allow water to slowly seep into the basement. Blue Umbrella seals these cracks to prevent water entering your Scotch Plains home.
Horizontal:The soil outside of your basement can press on the basement walls causing them to bow inwards, creating the characteristic horizontal cracks. If ignored these small cracks and develop and eventually the walls can collapse.
Stair Step: Stair Step wall cracks can mean there is a foundation problem. These types of cracks are caused by the external pressure of soil outside the basement walls pushing inward on the walls. If left unchecked, eventually the external pressure will cause the basement walls to collapse.
Minimally Invasive Foundation Solutions
To help protect and strengthen your Scotch Plains’ homes foundation we use minimally-invasive, reliable foundation repair solutions.
Steel I-Beam Installation
Steel I-beams can be installed along the insider perimeter of the basement wall. The I-beams support the basement wall.
Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
A different option is installing carbon fiber strips along the basement walls. The strips are flush along the wall and can be painted over. Carbon fiber is stronger than steel and the installation is simple and fast.
Our Completed Jobs in Scotch Plains
We have served residents of New Jersey, including Scotch Plains, for years. Here are some recent projects we completed for your neighbors in Scotch Plains.
Nicholas, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
Nicholas sought Blue Umbrella for top-of-the-line basement waterproofing solutions for his Scotch Plains, NJ, home.
The overall structure of the space had become insecure after invading waters. To ensure a stable structure, we began by installing eight carbon fiber straps along the walls and removing unstable wall paneling and a 7' divider from the space.
We then continued in a 106' total perimeter waterproofing. We then installed a sump pit and pump secure with a battery backup to collect entering water and remove it with a speed drain and bubbler pot. We secured the installations with radon caulk and added a dehumidifier port for potential future use to remove all excess moisture from the space.
Nicholas's basement has a fully secure basement waterproofing solution and is ready to take on any incoming rains or snow.
Regina, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
In Scotch Plains, NJ, Regina needed quick action when water was seeping into her basement. We offered her a free inspection, and upon confirmation of a customized plan, we installed a 46' partial system interior French drain, including a sump pump and vapor barrier.
We first created a sump basin and then installed a sump pump and backup to efficiently remove any collected water through underground gutters to be deposited safely away from home. We removed 16' of the lower two feet of drywall and installed a vapor barrier, adding extra security to the space and ensuring Regina's home remains clear of intruding waters.
Not only does she have top-of-the-line products and a complete system, but she also has a lifetime transferable warranty for the entire system.
Jamie, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
In Scotch Plains, NJ, Jamie needed a full-perimeter basement waterproofing system.
In a minimally invasive installation, we added 102' of an interior French drain to the perimeter of the space. We dug out a sump basin and installed a pump to remove any collected water from the space and release it through an existing downspout onto the street.
After a thorough cleanup and walkthrough, we left Jamie with a waterproofed basement, top-of-the-line products, and a lifetime transferrable warranty.
Sab, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
In Scotch Plains, NJ, we installed a complete basement waterproofing system.
We installed a 118' interior French drain to deposit any water that enters the space into two separate sump basins. We then installed two sump pumps with battery backups to release collected water into two downspouts and remove water safely from the home.
This Scotch Plains, NJ, home is ready to take on any weather and moisture with top-of-the-line products and a custom solution.
Filippo, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
After facing heavy storms, a homeowner in Scotch Plains, NJ, needed help after finding water seeping through their basement walls.
We removed the lower two feet of 34' of drywall to secure the space and then installed an interior French drain along the space. We installed a sump pump and battery backup to remove any collected water from the basement and release it through a bubbler pot in the yard. We added extra protection with 34 square feet of vapor barrier installed along the walls to ensure no excess moisture enters the space.
This homeowner now has a secure space, free of any intruding waters.
Melissa, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
In Scotch Plains, NJ, Melissa needed a minimally invasive basement waterproofing solution, and she called us to see if we could do it. After a free inspection, we walked Melissa through the process and began our work.
We removed the lower two feet of drywall along 115 feet of her basement walls and installed 228 feet of an interior French drain system. Along the interior French drain, we installed three sump basins with a sump pump in each, tying them into an existing downspout to safely remove any water that entered the space.
We provided a thorough cleanup, leaving Melissa feeling at ease, knowing she had a top-of-the-line solution backed with a lifetime transferrable warranty.
Erik, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
In Scotch Plains, NJ, Erik quickly needed a basement waterproofing solution after finding water invading his home.
To secure the space, we cut out the lower 2 feet of the drywall along 70 feet of the basement perimeter. We then installed an interior french drain along 92 feet of the basement floor and attached a sump basin, pump, and battery backup. The sump pump takes collected water from the space and releases it through a y-connector to a gutter line.
This system fully equips Erik with the protection he needs from any potential intruding waters or storms and is backed with a lifetime transferrable warranty.
Jon, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
Homeowners in Scotch Plains, NJ, called us looking for a custom basement waterproofing solution after finding water entering their homes.
After a free inspection, we began our solution by installing an entire perimeter 108-foot interior French drain and one window tap to control and capture any water leaks. We then added a sump basin with two sump pumps on various ground levels to remove water via a y-connector and underground discharge line.
We added protection by encapsulating the space with a 770-foot vapor barrier installed along the basement walls to prevent any excess moisture from entering the space.
These Scotch Plains, NJ homeowners can rest easy knowing their top-of-the-line basement waterproofing solution protects their space and is guaranteed with a lifetime transferrable warranty.
Jeff, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Basement Waterproofing
Jeff, from Scotch Plains, contacted us about installing basement waterproofing in his Scotch Plains, NJ, home. After a free inspection, we got Jeff on the schedule with our earliest available date.
We installed an interior French drain in his basement to capture unwanted water and deposit it in a designated basin for collection. We then installed a sump pump to remove any collected water. To limit any intrusion into the existing infrastructure, we tapped into Jeff's existing downspout to lead and deposit the excess water safely away from his home.
Jeff's home is now protected against water intrusion in his basement.
Prep for Your Scotch Plains Project
A foundation repair or basement waterproofing project in Scotch Plains, NJ can involve a lot of steps, but Blue Umbrella will be with you throughout the whole thing. Here are some helpful links as you get started on the journey.
Township Code Enforcement Department
Location: 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Hours: Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Construction Official/Zoning Officer: Robert LaCosta
Phone: (908)-322-6700 ext. 309/310
Email: [email protected]
Helpful Scotch Plains, NJ Links
Scotch Plains, NJ Building Department
NJ State Forms & Permits
Frequently Asked Questions
Permit Requirements
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