Flooded Basement Repair in Omaha, Nebraska

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HELP! Our Basement is Flooded

Are you desperately looking for a way to get the water out of your basement? Jerry's Waterproofing has the solutions that you need to remove water from your basement and prevent flooding in the future. We offer several professional basement waterproofing solutions to help fix your problem and restore your basement to a healthy, dry place to use as a living space or to store your belongings.

Why Is My Basement Flooding?

There are many factors that can cause a flooded basement, with the two most common being heavy rain and faulty plumbing.

With plumbing leaks, the cause of the problem is usually apparent, even if some investigation is necessary to determine which pipe or appliance is at fault.

If the water is coming from outside, the problem could be anything from poor drainage to a rising water table. Here are some of the options.

• Poor Grading: If your yard's grading is causing water to flow toward your foundation instead of away from it, it could lead to the excess water applying pressure on the exterior of your basement walls. If the walls already have cracks, the water will likely find its way into them. If they don't have cracks, the pressure applied by the water could cause them to form. This could also cause structural problems with the walls.
• Inadequate Drainage: The purpose of a home's drainage system, starting with the basics of gutters and downspout extenders, is to direct the water away from your foundation. If those pieces are missing or inadequate to do their job, the water will instead pool around the foundation, where it can enter and flood your basement.
• High Water Table: If the water table underneath your home is high, storms can cause the water to rise further, leading to the potential of flooding in your basement.

A flooded basement causes substantial damage to your home's structure and belongings, and can also encourage mold growth which is hazardous to you and your family's health.

Where Does the Water Enter My Basement?

When a basement floods and it isn't a plumbing issue, the water obviously has to enter somewhere. There are several options.

• Cracks in the walls
• Cracks in the floor
• The cove joint (where the slab floor meets the basement wall

Without a waterproofing system in place, it is difficult to keep water around your foundation out of your basement because, as was mentioned earlier, if a crack doesn't exist, the pressure from the water will create one.

Flooded Basement Solutions for the Omaha Area

Whether your basement is flooded due to heavy rain or faulty plumbing, it is vital that you take care of this issue as soon as possible. The sooner you invest in a repair solution, the less trouble you'll have and you'll save yourself some money in the long run. Leaving flooded and wet basements without repairs only leads to the problems worsening with each passing storm.

How Can I Stop My Basement From Flooding?

As with many home repairs, waterproofing solutions aren't one size fits all. The best way to stop your basement from flooding should be decided in consultation with a waterproofing professional and take into account things such as the frequency of the flooding, how the water is entering the basement and whether the water is causing other problems such as bowing walls.

At Jerry's Waterproofing, we offer a variety of waterproofing solutions so you won't be stuck with a square peg forced into a round hole. These include:

• Exterior Drainage - Installing an exterior drainage system, or a French drain system, will help to reroute standing water in your yard so it cannot leak through your foundation.
• Interior Drainage - Interior drainage is useful if you already have water in your home, as it collects the water and dumps it into the sump basin, where it is taken care of.
• Sump Pump System - The sump pump takes the water that is collected by the interior or exterior drainage system and works to pump it away from your basement and foundation.
• Waterproof Membrane - A waterproof membrane on the exterior of your foundation wall will help to prevent water from getting through foundation cracks and causing moisture issues.
• Vapor Barrier - A vapor barrier is like a waterproof membrane, except it is installed on the interior of your foundation walls to prevent water or excessive water vapor from seeping through the concrete.

In Need of a Waterproofing Company Near You? Contact Jerry's Waterproofing

Contact us today to get a free estimate and to learn more about how we can help return your flooded basement back to normal. We offer the right solution for homeowners in Omaha, Nebraska, and the surrounding areas, including Lincoln and Council Bluffs, Iowa.