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AKM Air Solutions
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Byram, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service. They were highly knowledgeable and took time to explain what needed to be done. They arrived promptly and didnâ t dawdle on the job. I highly recommend them and will use them again in the future."
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+9

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Powell Plumbing Co.
5.0(
19
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Byram, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had to work on a home 31+ years old and even slide-ins aren't made for them now. Extra work was done, and they had everything they needed. You could not have asked for a better company, and they were very polite."
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+7

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

  • Can increase the value of your home

  • Separate space from the rest of the house 

  • Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

  • Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

  • May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

  • Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

  • Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

  • Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

The foundation repair that will work best varies based on the extent of the damage, the underlying cause, soil conditions, weather conditions, and more. Permanent foundation solutions like underpinning and exterior drainage solutions are better than temporary fixes that don’t address the source of the issue. Some examples of more temporary solutions include mudjacking or slabjacking, waterproof paint, and dampproofing. The best course of action is to have a reliable foundation specialist inspect your issue, treat the underlying problem, and restabilize your foundation.

Crawl spaces are prone to issues caused by excess humidity and improper ventilation, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid buying a house with a crawl space. A home that is encapsulated and well-maintained shouldn’t have any more issues than a slab or basement home.

The most flood-resistant materials you can count on in a flood scenario are concrete, closed-cell insulation, foam insulation (also known as expandable foam), pressure-treated wood, marine-grade plywood, and ceramic tile. When a material is flood-resistant, it can withstand direct contact with floodwater for at least 72 hours without being significantly damaged.

In perfect conditions—meaning, no overexposure to the elements without roofing material on top of it—an ice and water shield can last for decades. In fact, many come with a limited lifetime warranty because they should last for a long time. If, however, the membrane is exposed to the elements during building or if there is a delay in installing the roofing material, it might only last up to 180 days if exposed to the elements. The key is to make it a layer of protection and then protect that layer by installing the roofing.

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