Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Whether you have a basement, a crawlspace, or both, one thing is true. The buildup of moisture in either location can cause all sorts of problems for your home. This is why Ameri Care Services offers waterproofing for both basements and crawl spaces among the range of services we provide. Today on the blog, …
What’s In Your Basement Can Hurt You
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Did you know what is the leading cause of water damage in basements? It’s the failure of your sump pump. If this system malfunctions, the buildup of water in your basement can lead to structural damage, costly repairs and even health hazards. Today on the blog, we examine five potential health risks from a …
Is it Time to Upgrade your Sump Pump?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Previously, we have explored some criteria to determine whether you need a sump pump in Nashville. What if your home already has a sump pump? What regular repairs do you need? When do you know if you need to have your sump pump upgraded or replaced? We look to answer some of these questions, …
Benefits of a Vapor Barrier
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Rotting wood. Chipped paint. The accumulation of mold. What do all these have in common? They are all related to water damage stemming from excess moisture. A water leak or storm damage are not the only ways that moisture can accumulate and cause a problem. Installing a vapor barrier can prevent the buildup of …
3 Common Indicators of a Flooding Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Unfortunately, basements being below ground makes them prone to water accumulation from various sources, including stormwater and poor drainage systems. Basement flooding can happen when water seeps through cracks in a home’s foundation and/or basement walls. The natural tendency of water to flow downward and the presence of hydrostatic pressure exerted on basement walls …
Is Your Sump Pump Working Correctly?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN A sump pump is part of your plumbing that prevents a basement from flooding. Unfortunately, a homeowner often won’t realize their sump pump is failing until the damage — mold growth, structural issues and ruined belongings — is already done. Our waterproofing experts in Nashville recommend replacing your sump pump unit every 7-10 years. …
Benefits of Waterproofing your Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN A leaky house always spells some sort of disaster, whether it happens at the foundation or on the roof. Add a basement into the mix, and water damage seems to become almost a given. It’s why so many basements smell musty. Waterproofing your basement with our moisture control specialists in Murfreesboro can protect it …
Why you should Consider Waterproofing your Crawlspace this Winter
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN A home’s crawlspace seems like such an insignificant or irrelevant part of the overall house, but you may be surprised by the problems that can start in this small, unfinished and often unused area of your home. Since crawl spaces are the foundation of your home, it stands to reason that when something goes …
How Weather can Affect your Foundation
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Summertime is here, and that means a higher likelihood of severe storms in Nashville and the surrounding area in Middle Tennessee. With heavy rain and fast winds, these storms can cause serious damage to the foundation of your home. If any foundation damage goes unchecked, it can cause far more expensive and difficult problems …
How to Find the Right Company to Waterproof your Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN Contrary to popular belief, basements are not inevitably damp and musty. Rather, a damp basement is a sign that something is wrong, and for a variety of reasons: it can create mold, destroying anything that is stored, it can wreak havoc on walls and floors and it can cause unpleasant smells. Wet basements should …
When is the Best Time to Waterproof your Basement
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN It has almost become commonplace in the United States that basements are going to be damp and musty smelling. While it’s considered a “normal thing,” it is not supposed to be. Water in the basement is not a fact of life but a sign that the basement is in disrepair. This water is, at …
Why does my Basement Smell Musty?
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN You probably have encountered a musty smell in a basement at some point. You may not know, however, that that unmistakable dank aroma could be a signal of serious issues. Read on, as the basement waterproofing professionals at Ameri Care Services explore the causes of a musty-smelling basement, what they could mean and how …