I've never had a water problem in my basement before." I just bought this house, and the previous owners said they had never had a water problem." I've had this nagging water problem in my basement for years, and I'm finally ready to do something about it."

We hear these comments every day, and one of them likely fits your scenario. At Advanced Waterproofing & Foundation Repairs, Inc., we specialize in finding the SOURCE of the water problem and providing the best solution for repair. We are one of the few companies to do BOTH interior and exterior drain tile repairs, and we have the equipment and expertise necessary to complete the job from start to finish. We have yet to find two situations that are identical. We will assess your individual situation and customize our repair to assure the most COST-EFFECTIVE means of solving your water problem. This may be as simple as repairing foundation cracks or as complex as installing a complete drain tile system.

IS YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH AT RISK? Dampness and moisture in your basement can cause airborne molds to flourish, jeopardizing the health of your entire family. It can also cause itchy eyes and sinus problems, often mistaken for allergies. Information on mold and moisture in your home, including health effects and symptoms, can be found at MN Department of Health . The most important step in solving a mold problem is to identify and correct the moisture SOURCES that allowed the growth in the first place. The University of Minnesota Extension Service has an excellent publication entitled "Moisture in Basements: Causes and Solutions", which can be found under the LINKS tab to the left of this page. It is complete with descriptions and illustrations of the most common sources of basement water problems, as well as steps to correct them. If you plan to finish your basement, one very important (and often over-looked) step is to place a VAPOR BARRIER/RETARDER over the interior walls. This publication describes our method of installing an interior drain tile system, complete with vapor barrier. Call Advanced Waterproofing & Foundation Repairs, Inc. for more information or to schedule an appointment for a FREE ESTIMATE.

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