Can you get sick from a wet basement?

• <div><p>While water in your basement is unlikely to make you sick unless it’s coming from a sewage backup, mold is likely to start to grow in wet areas within 24 hours, and mold can make you sick. According to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mold-health/about/index.html">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a>, inhaling mold spores can cause allergy symptoms, including runny nose, itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and itchy skin. Individuals with pre-existing respiratory issues like asthma and immunocompromised individuals are at an elevated risk of symptoms when inhaling mold spores.</p></div>

How can I protect my home from stormwater damage?

• <div><p>Installing storm windows can protect your home’s interior from heavy storms. Most storm windows are made with enamel-coated aluminum with screens and sliding glass panels. They also make your house more energy-efficient. The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-do-storm-windows-cost.htm">storm window cost</a> is $12,000, ranging between $4,250 and $19,850, depending on mounting, window types, glass types, and frame materials.</p></div>

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Q: Do all basements eventually flood?

• <div><p>Statistics show that 98% of basements will experience some form of water damage over time. However, that doesn&rsquo;t mean all basements will experience severe flooding. The best way to prevent a water-damaged basement is to keep up with home maintenance and have proper drainage installed outside your home to direct water away from the foundation. You can also consider building a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/flood-wall-around-house.htm">flood wall around the house</a> if you live in a flood-prone area.</p></div>

Q: How can I protect my house from a sump pump failure?

• <div><p>Thankfully, you do have a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-sump-pump-running.htm">sump pump backup options</a> in case it fails. One option is a battery-powered backup sump pump. Another option is using a portable backup generator as a power supply for your sump pump. Unlike a battery-powered backup which has limited power, a generator can run around the clock for as long as you need it. </p><p>Or you can opt for a water-powered backup pump, which uses your home&rsquo;s water supply as a source of power. However, this may not be the best option if you find your house frequently has low water pressure.</p></div>

Q: How do you keep ductwork from sweating in a crawl space?

• <div><p>Ductwork sweats for the same reason you might find beading on your windows or why cold drinks drip in the heat&mdash;temperature difference. When you see your ductwork and you notice sweating, that's a sure sign that your system is not operating anywhere close to peak efficiency. The best way to keep ductwork from sweating is to wrap it in inadequate insulation. </p></div>

Q: How can I protect my home from stormwater damage?

• <div><p>Installing storm windows can protect your home&rsquo;s interior from heavy storms. Most storm windows are made with enamel-coated aluminum with screens and sliding glass panels. They also make your house more energy-efficient. The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-do-storm-windows-cost.htm">storm window cost</a> is $12,000, ranging between $4,250 and $19,850, depending on mounting, window types, glass types, and frame materials.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2022
My husband’s closet is in the basement, he’s a shoe collector…they told us that it would be “virtually dustless” and that we should just cover everything and move it to the middle of the room so that they could get around the perimeter of the basement. On the first day, they were late. When they...
Everdry of Northern Indiana
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Reviewed in September 2013
Following the large amount of rain we received this past Spring, my husband and I made the gruesome discovery that the previous owner of our home tried to patch some large cracks in the wall and hide his handiwork by covering 3/4 of the basement walls. After talking with a few different...
DuHadway Corp
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Reviewed in June 2014
They were very responsive and started the work immediately on our property. I was not impressed by the contractors that were hired, but DuHadway employees were excellent. The quality of the work was good.
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Reviewed in September 2023
Buyer Beware!!! We have been very happy with our Everdry project. The installers were very polite and completed the work in the expected time. The biggest selling point to us was that there was a life time warranty and it could be made transferrable. That was several years ago. Long story...
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Reviewed in April 2012
They got the job done quickly. They stayed within the quoted price. I was not as happy with the services as I wanted to be. The windows they put in are not even. The concrete they put in is not nearly as nice as I would have liked it to have been. They did fix the problem, and we have no water...
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Reviewed in July 2021
Not well. While setting up the appointment, the representative asked if I work days or nights. No problem. Then asked if my husband works days or nights. First, this question presumes I am married. Second, the question presumes I am married to a man. It's 2021. I could be a single homeowner. I...
A&M Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2014
Finding this contractor is the very reason we signed up for Angies list! They delivered everything they said they would in a very professional manner. They even called if they were going to be late for any reason. The repair was turn key from start to finish. The floors were left clean, no...
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Reviewed in October 2011
Had them waterproof a very problematic wet basement. Ran into multiple problems along the way - cracked pipes, etc, but they always addressed the issues professionally and usually split the cost if it was something where they might've contributed to the problem. Were always there on time and...
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Reviewed in March 2012
The basement estimate was in late February and the work was done the first week of March and took 4 days. They found a broken field tile and connected it to a tile which they placed under the new concrete they laid to the sump pump. They replaced a door because they had to break out a lot of old...
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Reviewed in October 2012
they called before they came told us what would happen and how long and everything went as said.
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