Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Atlantic City, NJ

Basement Water Damage – If you find yourself constantly dealing with musty, bad odors or puddles of water in your home, it may be time to waterproof your basement. Since water can infiltrate almost anything, making sure your basement is safe from it can prevent a slew of repairs and headaches that come with it. At BQ Basements & Concrete we can solve water damage in your basement by installing interior drainage and a sump pump, as well as covering your walls with a thick and durable vapor barrier, so you no longer have to worry about the problems water can bring.

Foundation Waterproofing – If your gutters fail during a rainstorm and water begins to pool around the edges of your foundation, it can lead to serious structural problems. Fortunately, our team at BQ Basements & Concrete can offer you a variety of solutions to help keep your basement dry and clean and your foundation waterproofed permanently.

Basement Sump Pump – By installing a sump pit and a sump pit within your basement, you no longer have to worry about water inundating your home after a heavy rainstorm. This proven solution works by pumping the water thorough a discharge line and away from your home, which ensures your basement stays dry and free from the damages that water can bring.

Crawl Space Flooding – If every time it rains and your crawl space floods, you could be dealing with a multitude of unseen issues. Homeowners all over Atlantic City, NJ deal with floods in their crawl spaces due to their proximity to the ocean during storms, failed gutters, poor yard grading and cracks in their walls. Unfortunately, the flood brings along an excess of humidity to the area which leads to problems like mold growth and wood rot, as well as an increase in your energy bills. Making sure your crawl space vents are sealed and waterproofed from the natural elements will ensure your home stays safe.

The Stack Effect – Also known as the chimney effect, this air and temperature-based phenomenon refers to the process by which warmer, lighter air rises while colder, denser air sinks. By covering your property’s crawl space vents and encapsulating your crawl space from moisture, you can prevent the stack effect from infiltrating your home. If you have uncovered crawl space vents, the professionals at BQ Basements & Concrete can install a high-quality cover to put a stop to the stack effect.

Crawl Space Insulation – The environment in your crawl space usually isn’t the most conducive to faulty insulation which can lead to a multitude of problems. At BQ Basements & Concrete, we recommend installing a vapor barrier and waterproof insulation to prevent mold and moisture problems. This ensures your home stays comfortable year-round. By insulating your crawl space, you can also reduce energy bills and keep the humidity levels in your home under control.

Bowing Walls – Most of the time, if you notice the walls in your home bowing or buckling, it usually means some force worked against their structural integrity and caused them to give out. Some of these forces include excess water in the soil leading to hydrostatic pressure, poor backfilled soil during construction, and tree roots intruding into the concrete walls. To prevent this problem from worsening, we suggest installing our wall anchor solution to permanently stabilize your foundation walls as well as straighten them over time.

Sticking Windows & Doors – When you go to open your windows and doors and find them hard to open, you may be dealing with a structural issue in your home. This can be anything from your crawl space support joists failing, to foundation problems, and in some cases, elevated humidity. By having one of our experts from BQ Basements & Concrete come for an inspection, we’re able to find and diagnose what is going on and suggest tailored solutions for your home.

Foundation Wall Repair System – Having an unstable foundation can not only be unsightly but can also compromise the structural stability of your entire home. Since the foundation is the root of your home, when it fails it can cause serious problems, from bowing walls, to uneven floors, and cracks and gaps. Once problem signs begin to arise, it’s usually an indicator that your foundation is failing in some areas. Our SettleStop IntelliBrace™ Wall Repair System, installed by the experts at BQ Basements & Concrete, can help. By acting quickly and not delaying repairs, it can help minimize damage and keep repair costs down.

Commercial Concrete Repair – At BQ Basements & Concrete, we offer a proven solution to lift and stabilize any uneven concrete slabs that your warehouse floors or commercial properties are experiencing. Our PolyRenewal™ injections can fit the needs of your commercial, industrial, or municipal job, large or small by using a two-part urethane polymer that expands into high-density foam to fill voids, lift, and stabilize concrete and solve a wide range of problems.

Sidewalk Repair – Over time, the soil underneath your concrete slabs that make up your sidewalk or walkway will naturally erode, leading to unevenness, cracks, or gaps. This can result in dangerous tripping hazards and lessening the value of your home if it’s on your property. Thankfully, your sidewalk doesn’t need to be torn out and re-poured again to fix the problem. Our experts at BQ Basements & Concrete can fill and lift your cracked and sinking sidewalk to restore it back to its original position.

Concrete Step Repair – If you’re experiencing cracking or sinking in the steps leading up to your home, our PolyRenewal™ foam injections can help! Concrete around your home can sink or settle due to loose soil, tree roots, or water damage over time. Since it’s injected directly into the concrete, it’s less disruptive to your landscaping and takes only 15 minutes before you can use your steps again.