Many Seattle homeowners assume that once basement waterproofing has been installed, their water problems are solved permanently. Unfortunately, waterproofing systems can and do fail over time. Exterior coatings deteriorate, drainage pipes become clogged, sump pumps malfunction, and foundation settlement creates new cracks that bypass even the most robust waterproofing. The good news is that failing waterproofing systems rarely fail suddenly …
If you live in Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, or anywhere in the greater Puget Sound region, you have probably noticed that basement water problems seem far more common here than in other parts of the country. Drive through any Seattle neighborhood and you will find multiple homes dealing with wet basements, mold growth, and moisture issues that homeowners in drier …
Basement waterproofing systems all claim to keep water out, but very few deliver permanent results. Most drainage solutions manage water temporarily, require ongoing maintenance, or fail within years of installation. Homeowners across the Seattle area have experienced this frustration firsthand. They invest thousands of dollars in waterproofing, only to watch water return during the next heavy rain. The EWA System …
Most Seattle homeowners dealing with basement mold face a frustrating cycle. They hire a mold remediation company that removes the visible contamination, but within months or even weeks, the mold returns. They call the company back, pay for another round of treatment, and watch the same pattern repeat. This endless loop happens because these companies treat mold as an isolated …
When you discover mold growing in your basement, you need more than surface cleaning. You need a company that understands the science behind mold growth, the health risks it presents, and most importantly, how to stop it permanently. In the Seattle area, countless mold remediation companies promise to remove your mold problem, but at Wet Basement Services, we take a …
When your basement floods or you discover mold growing in the corners, the last thing you need is a company that treats your home like just another job. In the Seattle area, dozens of waterproofing companies promise to fix your wet basement, but not all waterproofing companies are created equal. At Wet Basement Services, we take a fundamentally different approach …
In this post you will find: Discussion of home water intrusion problems in older houses, and their most likely sources. My beloved Italian greyhound Giorgio is already 15 years old and is dripping. Well, it was time to get help even if we have no health insurance for him. It’s going to be costly, so what? He is a family …
In this post you will find: Discussion of home moisture problems in older houses in the Greater Seattle area and simple steps to identify potential water issues yourself. Is it your first rainy season in a house you just bought? Does your house have a basement? Is this a finished basement? Maybe it has a basement you hope to convert …
Molds (sometimes spelled mould) is a fungi that grows in a colony as a network of microscopic tubular branches called hyphae. Visible fungal colonies are commonly called mold or sometimes mildew. Molds are found almost everywhere and are members of a large group of eukaryotic organisms. Molds are regularly found indoors and outdoors – in the air and on surfaces and …
