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Basement leaking

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by barb5022, Oct 24, 2011.

  1. barb5022

    barb5022 New Member

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    We went downstairs today and found the baseboard in a closet downstairs damp and warped from water coming in from (and I am only guessing) a crack in the foundation. Not sure who to call about this. Anyone have any ideas. :rolleyes3:
     
    barb5022, Oct 24, 2011
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  2. jdhauer

    jdhauer Active Member

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    We just had a foundation crack repaired and are happy with the results and the contractor we used (Braddock Construction).

    Here's the contact information for the two companies we narrowed it down to before choosing our contractor:

    Braddock Construction
    P.O. Box 1963
    Centreville, VA 20122
    703-926-6702 (phone)
    703-926-9603 (cell)
    703-349-7298 (fax)
    info@braddockconstructioninc.com
    Mel Patrick, President

    NV Waterproofing
    7780 Progress Court
    Gainesville, VA 20155
    703-690-2889 or 301-215-7272 (phone)
    703-906-2560 (cell)
    571-261-3156 (fax)
    rbutterfield@nvwaterproofing.com
    Randall Butterfield, Project Coordinator

    I would not recommend Triad as they insisted that both my husband and I be home for the estimate and then they didn't show up, despite them calling us the night before at 9:30 pm to make sure *we* would be home.
     
    jdhauer, Oct 25, 2011
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  3. Mom8386

    Mom8386 Member

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    How long have you been in your house? We had a small crack near a window when we did our original walk through. It was noted and when it spread and started leaking, we called our builder. They sent someone to fill the crack with epoxy and it's been fine ever since (about 3 years). There are several waterproofing companies that specialize in this.
     
    Mom8386, Oct 25, 2011
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  4. Tech Head

    Tech Head New Member

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    Make sure you check for mold!
     
    Tech Head, Oct 25, 2011
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  5. barb5022

    barb5022 New Member

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    Thanks everyone. I will take this all into consideration. :)
     
    barb5022, Oct 25, 2011
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  6. BelindaTH

    BelindaTH New Member

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    We just found BLACK mold in our basement. Any recommendations on a company that removes the mold?
     
    BelindaTH, Nov 27, 2011
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