In a perfect world, exterior footing drains would function properly for the life of your home and water would be efficiently diverted away from your foundation. We don't live in a perfect world though which means you are likely to experience the negative effects of water creeping into your basement or crawlspace at some point down the road.
With as many as 1 in 50 homeowners filing a water damage claim, it only makes sense to be proactive in keeping your home dry. Too many homeowners ignore the signs of water damage in their basements or crawlspaces and then suffer the consequences. Small water leaks left untreated turn into costly home repairs and also encourage mold and mildew growth in your home.
With as many as 1 in 50 homeowners filing a water damage claim, it only makes sense to be proactive in keeping your home dry. Too many homeowners ignore the signs of water damage in their basements or crawlspaces and then suffer the consequences. Small water leaks left untreated turn into costly home repairs and also encourage mold and mildew growth in your home.
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When it comes to protecting your home from further water damage, you need to work with a waterproofing expert that takes a personal approach and provides complete water problem solutions. So many times one area of leakage is addressed but leaves another unresolved. Your water problems will continue to occur and in many instances get must worse, until all the issues are properly addressed.
We feel like our homes are a safe haven and when something like a water leak disrupts that safety, it can be very unsettling and stressful. So why do so many basements leak? Let's take a look at the 5 main causes of basement leaks.
Your home's builder installed exterior footer drains and also applied a tar/asphalt type substance to meet local building codes and minimize water leakage, but the exterior footer drains malfunction forcing water under the footer.This action produces hydrostatic pressure under the floor, forcing water up through floor cracks.
Your home's builder installed exterior footer drains and also applied a tar/asphalt type substance to meet local building codes and minimize water leakage, but the exterior footer drains malfunction forcing water under the footer.This action produces hydrostatic pressure under the floor, forcing water up through floor cracks.
Below you will find a case study that is all too typical in the waterproofing industry. A leaking basement can become a homeowner's nightmare quickly. We are here to help! Read on as we outline the problem, solution and conclusion as to how we got this Inverness basement leak solved. Before: An old exterior waterproofing system failed over time, turning this basement into a moldy, mildewed, unusable space.
The exterior waterproofing systems installed around your foundation will inevitably fail, allowing ground water to put pressure on the walls and floor of your foundation. Once this occurs, your basement or crawlspace will begin to allow water to leak through. If this scenario becomes a reality for you, rain will no longer be your friend.
Crawlspace waterproofing is not something you think about day to day, but when water invades, there can be major consequences with your health, foundation, finances, and your sanity! One of the benefits of crawlspaces over basements or slab foundations is having access to all of your home's wiring, ductwork, and pipes.
Reviews (10)
Matt Morris
Aug 07, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Incredible installation of crawlspace encapsulation, however our factory new sump pump had a faulty switch. Aqua-Guard responded the next day and replaced the entire pump. I never write reviews but felt i should for these guys. They really helped us out with our flood water issues.
Service: Waterproofing
Incredible installation of crawlspace encapsulation, however our factory new sump pump had a faulty switch. Aqua-Guard responded the next day and replaced the entire pump. I never write reviews but felt i should for these guys. They really helped us out with our flood water issues.
Service: Waterproofing
Brook Armistead
Jun 18, 2021
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We had them scheduled for our waterproofing and we had a contractor come in and do the demolition in our main bathroom. We tried to contact them multiple times over the course of two weeks and never got a response. By the time we finally heard back from them it was the day before our scheduled appointment to have them come in and do the waterproofing and they said there was more our contractor needed to do. They had to push out our date and put us at the back of the line even though they are the ones that did not respond to our multiple calls. Therefore we have decided to go with Bdry instead.
Laura Hitchcock
Jul 09, 2020
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AquaGuard returned to make repairs as needed and did an excellent job. They were very apologetic for the issues we experienced and did everything they could to make up for it. Because of this, I cannot recommend them enough, they were extremely professional and handled the situation with ease. They came out immediately to fix the issues and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again if we ever need to. Very grateful to Manny and Tina for their help!
They installed a sump pump and an excellent waterproofing system in our basement for the previous owners who lived here. We contacted AquaGuard
AquaGuard returned to make repairs as needed and did an excellent job. They were very apologetic for the issues we experienced and did everything they could to make up for it. Because of this, I cannot recommend them enough, they were extremely professional and handled the situation with ease. They came out immediately to fix the issues and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again if we ever need to. Very grateful to Manny and Tina for their help!
They installed a sump pump and an excellent waterproofing system in our basement for the previous owners who lived here. We contacted AquaGuard
Dylan Scroggins
Jun 16, 2020
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I think I earned a Masters degree in encapsulation/water-proofing due to all the research I put into the job I needed and who to go with. After having AquaGuard complete our crawlspace I can assure you that they are the best in the business. I was VERY impressed with the professionalism and quality of their work from every member of their team. From the front office to the front lines they are good people that do great work. Highly suggest!
Robert Carver
Jan 24, 2020
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Very pleased with Aqua-Guard's work. Mike was good to work with, and the installation team did a great job. Because of my general interest in the approach I observed the entire process. The install team clearly knew what they were doing, and functioned together like a well-oiled machine. In some areas they exceeded my expectations. Good estimation process, good installation, and good price. I recommend without hesitation.
Jim Powell
Dec 06, 2019
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Had water in my crawlspace. Talked with a couple of the big named companies but they were going to charge me more than my house was worth to fix my problem. Talked with AquaGaurd and liked their solution better than the other guys and their prices was more affordable. They did a great job on the trench, drainage and encapsulation solution. Highly recommend!
Jodie Mote
Jan 10, 2019
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Mike/Aqua Guard was great to work with and did a great job with our crawl space encapsulation. It immediately helped with our temperature issues and gave us a ton of additional storage. They recommended an option much cheaper than another company who appeared to be trying to sell me a lot of stuff I didn't need for my intended use.
Ryan H.
Aug 29, 2018
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Aquaguard was fantastic throughout the entire process. Mike was very easy to work with and did a great job addressing all concerns. We had several companies come out and quote the job and as it so rarely turns out these guys had the lowest price as well as the most intelligent solution. One of the other companies wanted to sell us a similar system with an unnecessary pump system for almost twice the price of AG. Due to our property being on a heavy slope it made more sense to have the water gravity fed from the basement to have one less thing to worry about maintaining. Mike saw the reason in this
Trevor Lundstrom
Aug 16, 2018
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We dealt with Mike the owner of Aquaguard. I had a quote from a competitor that was several thousand dollars more expensive. Mike looked at their quote said he would do same thing for considerably less, roughly half price. He was also more professional and was present during the start of the job unlike the other company who schedules subcontractors to install their product. I always prefer to deal with family owned companies for better customer service and pricing.
He supervised the job and coordinated an inexpensive electrician to remove the fuse box from the garage wall, and install outlet.
He supervised the job and coordinated an inexpensive electrician to remove the fuse box from the garage wall, and install outlet.
Marion Yester
Jul 31, 2018
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In 2011 we moved into an older home on a beautiful small lake.
In 2012 our area experienced an unprecedented amount of rain and we were surprised to find that water was accumulating along the back wall of the workshop. We called several companies in Birmingham and got their suggestions as well as estimates. Aqua-Guard impressed us with their range of options, their patience and a more reasonable price. They came out and put in one of their systems and we have had no trouble in that area since.
In 2016 we again had a tremendous amount of rain and this time, water came in on the other side of the
In 2012 our area experienced an unprecedented amount of rain and we were surprised to find that water was accumulating along the back wall of the workshop. We called several companies in Birmingham and got their suggestions as well as estimates. Aqua-Guard impressed us with their range of options, their patience and a more reasonable price. They came out and put in one of their systems and we have had no trouble in that area since.
In 2016 we again had a tremendous amount of rain and this time, water came in on the other side of the
