A-1 Basement Solutions

Why Do Basements Leak?

This is a simple question to answer. It is caused by three distinct factors: A high water table. The basement floor is made of porous concrete. The basement floor is located below the frost line. A High Water Table Most people know that the water table has something to do with ground water. The word table provides an image of a flat surface, like the surface of a tabletop. It may be visualized as the 'surface' of the subsurface materials (sediment, gravel and clay) that are saturated with gro... READ MORE Posted February 05, 2013 at 08:59 AM

A-1 Basements Introduction

In case you don't know who we are or what we do! A-1 Basement Solutions makes basements dry and healthy year round. When there is a basement issue, from a musty smell to actual flooding, we are here to offer a complete permanent solution to give homeowners peace of mind. We give free estimates to solve your basement problems from patching cracks to installing French Drains and Sump pumps. Our water powered emergency sump pumps work without electricity so you will be protected even during... READ MORE Posted January 10, 2013 at 09:03 AM

Instant Home Mold Test for New Jersey Basements

Why are you reading this? Because you have seen something or smelled something that you think might be mold. If you think you have a mold problem…you probably do. Having a musty smell in your home is a giveaway that something is wrong. Unpleasant odors in your basement and throughout your home are indicative of a mold problem. Some common signs of mold in a home include a musty odor and the discoloration of surfaces. Mold can cause surfaces to change color to white, green, or black. It is imp... READ MORE Posted December 12, 2012 at 11:39 AM