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J&B Construction
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Seward, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kent has done everything he has said he would do along with give us some improvement suggestions that would either make the project better or save us some money."
Engineered footing system
1000 gal. ploy tank being installed
excavation completed and starting footer system.
Back filling the fox block footing system after insulation placed at lower footer.
DBL Clean out at tank. Preferred install method

+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Equity Builders
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Seward, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to providing excellent customer service and professional work. We work to keep our overhead low to give the best prices to our customers. Check us out at equitybuildersak.com

Foundation Garage Addition
Fireplace
Addition
New Construction Drywall
Basement

+4

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Basement Waterproofing FAQs, answered by experts

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Water damage always poses a primary risk of mold and mildew, but growth is not guaranteed. The chances of mold developing depend on several factors, including the severity of the damage and how quickly the area is cleaned and dried. To prevent mold, you must act quickly—ideally within the first 24 hours. Clean up all water and thoroughly dry the affected area. If the damage is extensive, you were unable to address it immediately, or you suspect mold has already started to grow, it is best to assume it is present and hire a professional mold inspector or removal expert to assess the situation.

Standard homeowners insurance policies may cover basement water damage or flooding, but only if it is caused by a sudden and accidental event that is a covered peril, such as a burst pipe or a failing appliance. Damage caused by natural flooding from extreme weather, groundwater seepage, or heavy rain is typically excluded and requires a separate flood insurance policy. Some insurers also offer an optional water backup endorsement for issues like sewer backups. Review your policy or speak with your agent to understand your specific coverage.

If there is standing liquid on your concrete, remove it before attempting any of the above cleaning methods. For small amounts of water, use rags, a bucket, and a mop. For larger areas of liquid, lay down cat litter or baking soda to soak up the water first. If you have extremely large pools of water sitting on your concrete, break out the wet vac and get to work.

Crawl space encapsulation typically lasts between 10 to 20 years. If you experience a catastrophic event, like a flood, or poorly encapsulate your space with low-quality materials, it may only last a decade. Otherwise, as long as you properly maintain your crawl space, a high-quality encapsulation can last more than 20 years.

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