Waterproofing Your Home

Dawn S. • October 20, 2021

Waterproofing Your Home

A call to Dan Parr will confirm any problems and their knowledgeable team will resolve your home’s waterproofing issues. 

You may have noticed your basement has some dampness and you have discovered water pooling. It looks like there has been water damage. The other telltale signs are: odor, mold and mildew and breathing issues. A call to Dan Parr will confirm any problems and their knowledgeable team will resolve your home’s waterproofing issues.


Having your home waterproofed by a professional is a great idea for a couple of reasons. The foundation of your home needs to be protected, especially if it’s been exposed to water for a long time. Your health also needs to be protected. Mold and mildew exposure can contribute to respiratory problems among other health related issues.


Waterproofing will halt the invasion of water and moisture into your home. It’s important that your home is waterproofed properly to keep your home dry and safe. If your foundation hasn’t been waterproofed adequately, the telltale signs will emerge. Also, if water stays stagnant too long, fungi can build up which will in turn become mildew. Stagnant water can also lead to the rotting of the building’s foundation. If that water freezes and thaws over time, walls will crack causing even more structural damage. A waterproofing problem can happen anywhere in a home, but it normally takes place in the exterior walls that are the basement, which most of use as a family room.


The foundation is the most important part of the home and it’s absolutely necessary that it is waterproofed properly and any issues related to water are looked after when discovered. The water issues you are dealing with, may also be because of the construction of your home, the ground your house stands on could be uneven or sump pump issues. The freeze-thaw cycle water adjacent to your foundation will weaken any waterproofing issues that you are experiencing. Know you can find cracks in any room of your home that could point to a water issue that the team at Dan Parr can diagnose and repair for you. Most water issues do occur in the basement, but never say never.

Before you dry out your basement, make sure all the cracks have been repaired, the sump pump has been fixed, any accumulated water has been dealt with, the mold and mildew has been safely removed. The team at Dan Parr can and will resolve your water issues. The team at Dan Parr is dedicated to resolving and preventing all issues involving water. You can rely on them no matter what the issue is and how big or small it is.


The services the Dan Parr team includes septic tank pumping and cleanout AND waterproofing and excavating. They can come to your rescue for waterproofing, sewage and septic tank emergencies. All of their services are reasonably priced, guaranteed and they will beat any written quote. The Dan Parr team is fully insured and licensed and they are ready to attend to any of your needs, whether it’s an emergency or a maintenance call.

Call 905-719-9507!

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