Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Chattanooga TN
Did you know that May is considered the rainiest month in Nashville? Meanwhile, quick, torrential rains can fall throughout the summer given the hot and humid conditions. Today on the blog, your waterproofing experts examine some ways to protect your basement against floods before summer storms arrive.
Cracks in the foundation
Even the smallest crack in the foundation of a home can cause a problem, providing a possible entry point for water as well as pests. You can seal any cracks with a waterproof caulking material. From there, you probably want to have your basement in Nashville waterproofed as well to ensure the thorough removal of any present moisture.
Have a sump pump installed
A sump pump goes into the lowest part of a basement and directs away any excess rainwater to prevent a flood in the basement or anywhere else in your home. More importantly, this keeps that water from soaking your possessions or affecting any important infrastructure in your basement such as your heat pump. Ameri Care Services is proud to offer sump pumps made by Zoeller to our customers in Nashville, Murfreesboro and the surrounding areas in middle Tennessee.
Have your Nashville basement waterproofed
There’s no 100% guarantee that you will not experience pests at some point, but your best defense is to invest in professional preventive pest control treatments, administered by a qualified, experienced technician like the ones on staff at Ameri Care Services. Act now before the heat of summer really settles in and many species of pests become their most active. We offer waterproofing services for basements as well as crawl spaces.
What if my basement is already flooded?
If you already have a flooding issue in your Nashville basement, you need to act quickly. Mold and mildew can form in a saturated area within 48 hours – or, as the weather warms, this process could accelerate and lead to areas of fungal growth after just 24 hours. Ameri Care Services is proud to offer mold remediation and removal services to both our residential and commercial customers. If mold already is present, our team can thoroughly dry the affected area and then waterproof the entire area, either by installing a drainage system or a sump pump to remove any excess moisture before fungal growth or property damage occurs.
What about humidity?
Mold and mildew both thrive in humid, moist environments. For maximum protection, we also advise the installation of a dehumidifier in your basement. This can be especially valuable during the summer, when the warmer air may have a tendency to condense on the ducts of your HVAC system or even the joists that support the floor in your home. Ameri Care Services is proud to offer Aprilaire humidifiers, which are top of the line devices to lower humidity levels, prevent excess moisture and also improve the air quality inside your home.
Helping combat flooding and mold growth in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee
As you can see, Ameri Care Services offers a wide array of different services to help whether you want to prevent a flooding basement or you already are experiencing a problem. To schedule a free evaluation by a member of our team, call (615) 893-7111 or visit us online.