Signs of A Bug Infestation in Your Basement
Do you notice millipedes, earwigs, silverfish or sow bugs crawling in your basement? Wet, damp basements are ideal living conditions for bugs. Although bugs are harmless, they can be a nuisance. However, they can also indicate early warning signs of water problems. Hot, dry weather makes bugs seek refugee by entering dark, humid basements through wall cracks. You'll never permanently eliminate insects, but you can help manage them before they get out of control. At Pro Foundation Technology, we provide design water drainage solutions to protect your foundation as well as eliminate a bug infestation in your home.
How do bugs enter basements? Wall cracks created by settling and shifting foundations are a passageway for bugs. Even the tiniest cracks can welcome unwanted critters. It's important to repair wall cracks so they won't become larger and attract mice and much larger insects. If you have an inadequate water management system, then our professionals can assess your home and determine the best waterproofing solution for your needs. Bugs are just one of the common signs of water-related issues. Look for additional signs of water problems, such as:
- Standing water in yard
- Mold growth and mildew
- Fireplace leaks
- Water seepage
- Wet crawlspace
- Wood rot
- Musty odors
If you notice any of these common water problems, give us a call immediately so we can inspect your home. We'll check the outside of your home for the following issues:
- Poorly directed downspouts or downspout extensions
- Shallow slopes
- Clogged gutters
- Malfunctioning sump pump
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Soil settlement
- Poor yard drainage
- Basement wall cracks
Bug Infestation Solutions
If you have a bug infestation with water seepage, the experts at Pro Foundation offer an effective surface drainage system that consists of gutters, downspouts and grading around your home. With all of these components, water will flow away from your home to reduce the soil pressure around the foundation.
We also offer an exterior waterproofing system that is designed to keep water away from the foundation walls by draining groundwater away from the foundation. The exterior system consists of the following components:
- Waterproof membrane
- Drain boards
- Drain pipes beneath the footing
- Drain pipe fittings
- Sump basin
- Sump pump
- Sump pump discharge
The interior drainage system is another water management solution that is designed to expel water from your basement by redirecting it from your basement and lower humidity levels. This system also prevents mold growth and promotes healthy air throughout your home. The interior system consists of:
- Water channel
- SDS
- Drain pipes
- Sump pit
- Sump pump
- Vapor barrier
- System clean-out
To repair settlement issues, Pro Foundation can apply foundation repair methods to fix your basement wall cracks. Our products include: steel push piers, helical piers, helical tiebacks and helical anchors. We use the latest ECP products on the market to repair water and foundation problems for your Kansas City, MO home.
Contact us today for a free estimate! No job is too large or small for us to handle!
Filed under Common Structural Problems, Foundation Repair, Water Management
Tags: Water seepage, Wet basements