Trusted Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair in Bloomfield, NJ

Interior Basement Waterproofing or Exterior Basement Waterproofing?

In truth, both waterproofing methods effectively protect your basement from water intrusion. Blue Umbrella has the expertise to know which method is best for your Bloomfield property.

A Quick Look at Interior Waterproofing

Here's a quick look at how we do interior waterproofing:

• Blue Umbrella Waterproofing begins by drilling weep holes around the perimeter of your basement, along the bottom of the walls.
• Our waterproofing experts next install drainage channels along the basement perimeter under the floor slab. These drainage channels are installed at a pitch to immediately lead any captured water to the sump pit.
• Next, we install a Blue Angel sump pump in the sump pit to push any collected water to the outside of your home.
• We also install a basement dehumidifier to prevent hazardous mold growth and humidity build-up.
• Enjoy a safe and dry basement in your Bloomfield home!

The Exterior Waterproofing Process

Here's how we do exterior waterproofing:

• First, we excavate the soil around your exterior foundation.
• Our waterproofing team then installs a blue skin membrane, sealant, and drainage board against the foundation wall.
• Finally, we backfill the excavated soil onto your foundation.

While these summarized descriptions may make it sound simple, waterproofing requires an experienced hand and a knowledgeable team to ensure that the installed waterproofing system works as intended. Generally, interior basement waterproofing is the better option for existing homes and exterior waterproofing for homes that are being built. 

Blue Umbrella has decades of experience in waterproofing homes and commercial properties across New Jersey. Whether you need interior basement waterproofing or exterior basement waterproofing, your Bloomfield property is in good hands with Blue Umbrella!

Keeping Your Waterproofing At 100%

Like your car or HVAC system, your waterproofing system requires maintenance to work as best as possible. Blue Umbrella offers our own Umbrella Maintenance Plan to ensure your waterproofing is prepared for all rainy days ahead. 

A working waterproofing system keeps your basement dry and prevents health risks such as mold growth from occurring due to excess moisture. By protecting against repair costs and moisture-related problems, our Umbrella Maintenance Plan is an excellent investment for any property owner in Bloomfield.

A Dry New Jersey Home is a Healthy One!

We mentioned that basement waterproofing protects your home against moisture-related problems, including health-hazardous ones. Here are some of the common issues that a wet basement can bring:

• Mold growth
• Termites
• Wood rot
• Rodent pests
• Dust Mites

With a waterproof basement, these problems won't have the excess moisture they need to survive. It's like putting a massive lock on your home that moisture-related problems can't break!