| If you have made the decision to have your leaky | | | | Finally, you can go through the Yellow Pages and call |
| basement repaired and get rid of the water in the | | | | the contractors you find there. |
| basement, then it's time to look at hiring a basement | | | | Now that you have your list it's time to schedule them |
| waterproofing contractor. The question then becomes, | | | | to come out and give estimates on your wet |
| how do I find the best one? Here are some good tips | | | | basement. One of the most important things you will |
| to help. | | | | want to do is get a list of references. Check some of |
| Choosing the right contractor for the job is not | | | | them out and get an idea of their quality of work. Ask |
| something you want to do hastily. You will want to | | | | questions when they are there. How long have they |
| take your time and get several estimates for the job. | | | | been doing this type of work? How long will the job |
| Since basement waterproofing is a significant cost, get | | | | take? Will they be working full-time on your home only, |
| at least 3 estimates from various contractors before | | | | or will they be doing other jobs as well? You certainly |
| making any decision. Even getting as many as 5-6 is | | | | do not want your basement torn up and have to wait |
| not unreasonable. | | | | a month while the company completes other jobs in |
| Where do you find a basement waterproofing | | | | the meantime. |
| contractor? You can start with family and friends of | | | | Also, make sure you get a waterproofer that offers a |
| course. Perhaps they have used one for their wet | | | | transferable 30 year - lifetime warranty. Then, get a |
| basement in the past. There is nothing better than a | | | | written estimate from them and look over the fine print. |
| firsthand experience to let you know about a particular | | | | The estimate should include details on everything the |
| contractor. Co-workers may also have some firsthand | | | | contractor will do, costs, and the amount of time to |
| experience with their basements as well. You never | | | | complete the job. |
| know until you ask. | | | | Finding a basement waterproofing contractor isn't |
| Next, you could check with the National Association of | | | | difficult by itself, but finding the right one who is |
| Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors | | | | reputable and does quality work will take a little effort |
| (NAWSRC). Many contractors are members of this | | | | on your part. The results though, will be more than |
| organization. In addition, they also have loads of | | | | worth it. You'll be enjoying a dry basement for many |
| information on basement waterproofing. | | | | years to come. |