Shielding Caldwell, NJ Homes With Expert Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing
Caldwell, NJ's Top Specialists in Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space Encapsulation, and Foundation Repair
Does your crawl space get plagued with puddles during the summer? Is your basement having humidity problems that you can't seem to pin down? Water intrusion in your lower-level spaces is not a problem to ignore. Health risks like mold love damp and dark places. Wood rot and termites wreak havoc on any wooden structures they find, such as floor joists and other wooden supports for your home.
But with Blue Umbrella Waterproofing, you can keep your Caldwell home as a sanctuary and have peace of mind. From basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation to foundation repair, water intrusion can become a thing of the past.
Whenever invasive water comes knocking, give Blue Umbrella a call for a free inspection and estimate!
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Blue Umbrella Never Cuts Corners
At Blue Umbrella Waterproofing, we believe that quality should always be our #1 priority. Most Caldwell contractors out there tend to opt for cheaper materials and products in the name of helping their bottom line.
But Blue Umbrella knows that that doesn't do anything to help with your home and well-being. That's why you can always trust Blue Umbrella's solutions to use best-in-class products and materials–the job's not done unless it gets done right!
For example, rather than choosing to use traditional carbon fiber fabric for our carbon fiber straps, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing has sought out the expertise of Fortress Stabilization Systems so that your Caldwell foundation can be better reinforced and strengthened with the InvisiBeam.
The InvisiBeam is an industry-leading product that combines unidirectional carbon fiber with Kevlar, leading to its use in reinforcing even larger projects such as hotels, bridges, and even sea walls. Now, Blue Umbrella can bring that incredible strength to your home!
Caldwell, NJ’s #1 Basement Waterproofing Company
Waterproofing your basement isn't just about keeping your basement dry–it's about protecting the rest of your home. Given enough time, wet basement problems will begin to work their way up to your living space, creating health risks and causing structural damage.
Here are some of the most common problems with wet basements…
- Mold growth
- Wood rot
- Termites
- Dust mites
- Rust in your HVAC
- Efflorescence on your foundation floor and walls
A home's ventilation system can transport mold spores and dust mite particles, causing allergic reactions and even triggering asthma attacks. Some species of mold are even toxic or can cause infections. Wood rot can weaken your floor joists, leading to sagging floors and other structural damage. Meanwhile, termites won't stop at just your basement's wooden supports–given the chance, they can spread to other parts of your Caldwell home.
With the protection of basement waterproofing, you're not just guarding your basement against water-related problems; you're keeping your whole home and your loved ones safe.
Is Mold A Serious Basement Problem?
As nature's decomposers, mold spores are everywhere around us. But that doesn't mean we can ignore mold growth. If your basement has enough moisture to trigger mold growth, you can count on those spores to activate and begin colonizing.
Mold naturally works in nature: when a mold spore is on a food source and has enough moisture to survive, it activates and begins growing to eventually reproduce and spread.
But mold doesn't know the difference between a dead log and the wooden supports of your Caldwell basement.
Mold spores also bring additional danger when they travel through the air and are inhaled. Mold allergies are common, but for those sensitive enough, they can even trigger asthma attacks. Some molds are even capable of causing infections in those with weakened immune systems.
The #1 Crawl Space Encapsulation Contractor in Caldwell, NJ
New Jersey can have some pretty humid summers, which can be a pain for crawl spaces that need to be sealed. But whether it's a humid and muggy crawl space or one swamped with puddles after a heavy rain, your crawl space ought to be as well-protected as the rest of your home.
Due to the Stack Effect, the humidity in your crawl space will be sucked up in your living space. But that's not all. In a damp crawl space infested with mold and dust mites, mold spores and dust mite particles can also get pulled up into the rest of your home.
With Blue Umbrella Waterproofing's crawl space encapsulation and crawl space waterproofing solutions, you can keep all that invasive moisture where it belongs: outside!
How Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Work?
Crawl space encapsulation works by covering your crawl space floor, walls, and support beams with a vapor barrier. For a vapor barrier to be appropriate for crawl spaces, it must have a thickness of at least six millimeters.
Blue Umbrella Waterproofing goes the extra mile, utilizing a 14-mil thick vapor barrier, more than twice as thick as the minimum. Our 14-mil thick Flexi-Seal vapor barriers from Richtech Industries are made to exceed the ASTM E-1745 requirements, ensuring that your Caldwell crawl space is well-guarded against moisture and even insect pests that might try to sneak their way into your home.
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Blue Umbrella offers free inspections to ensure your home is protected.
The Most Reliable Foundation Repair Company Serving Caldwell, NJ
Not even a concrete foundation can withstand the forces of nature forever. If water is allowed to build up against your foundation walls, it can create hydrostatic pressure. This pressure happens as water builds and presses against something, like your foundation wall.
And it can also cause your foundation wall to weaken as it happens over and over again. Eventually, cracks will begin to form. Your foundation wall may move, bowing inward, tilting, or shearing.
Blue Umbrella Waterproofing offers two industry-leading solutions in Caldwell to reinforce and strengthen your foundation walls, stopping further wall movement because of hydrostatic pressure.
- Fortress Stabilization Systems' InvisiBeam: Unlike a traditional carbon fiber strap that uses only carbon fiber fabric, the InvisiBeam combines unidirectional carbon fiber with Kevlar to create a carbon fiber strap unlike anything else. The InvisiBeam has proven itself time and time again with projects larger than a home such as bridges and parking garages. This is perfect for deflections of less than 2 inches.
- Steel I-beams: A classic solution perfect for deflections of more than inches but less than 3 inches, our high-quality steel I-beams can reinforce your foundation wall. Even years later, these I-beams will keep your foundation walls from moving further.
If you notice cracks forming in your foundation, contacting Blue Umbrella serving Caldwell for foundation repair services is crucial.
When Is a Foundation Crack Considered a Major Foundation Problem?
Have you noticed a foundation crack that wasn't there before? Or was there an existing crack that has started growing longer and wider? If you're saying yes to either of these, that is when a foundation crack is considered a major foundation problem.
Cracks in your Caldwell foundation can form naturally due to concrete shrinkage, but those cracks usually are hairline cracks that never change. Structural cracks tend to be wider than 1/10th of an inch, and you'll notice them growing longer and wider over time.
A foundation repair expert should always inspect structural cracks because they need to find the underlying cause and determine the proper solution.
Our Completed Jobs in Caldwell
We have served residents of New Jersey, including Caldwell, for years. Here are some recent projects we completed for your neighbors in Caldwell.
Chris, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Basement Waterproofing
A homeowner in West Caldwell, NJ, needed help finding a lasting waterproofing solution. He called on us for a free inspection and to find the best plan to protect his basement and home.
We began by installing a 102' French drain along the entire interior perimeter of the basement. This drain collects entering water and deposits it into a sump pump pit for discharge through an installed sump pump and battery backup to evacuate any collected water to a discharge point at the curb, 50 feet from the house.
To add extra protection, we sprayed the walls with an antimicrobial solution to ensure this West Caldwell, NJ, home is protected.
Preparing Your Caldwell, NJ Property
At Blue Umbrella, we understand how stressful home repairs can be. We're committed to providing you with an experience that is as stress-free as possible.
Our experts will be happy to answer any questions and concerns you have and explain every step of our process for making your home safe and dry again.
Caldwell, NJ Building Department
Location: 24 Smull Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Phone: (973) 226-6100
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 1pm
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Local Companies for Other Caldwell Projects
While Blue Umbrella does not endorse any of these listed companies, we'd like to help you get started on finding someone who can help with your other kinds of projects in Caldwell.
Plumber
William Travisano Plumbing/Heating LLC
20 Washburn Pl, Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-632-7562
Electrician
On-Line Electrical Contracting
18 Hatfield St, Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-364-0030
Driveway Paving Contractor
PaveCraft Paving and Masonry
Waterview Plaza, 2001 US-46 Suite 310, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054
908-297-8457
Masonry Contractor
Bravo Custom Masonry, LLC
165 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
201-563-8849
Landscaper
K Macken Landscaping LLC
973-261-0198
A Safe and Dry Basement Begins with Blue Umbrella
Don't let water intrusion boss you around. Whether it's your basement or your crawl space, you deserve to use that space as you desire to avoid problems down there affecting the rest of your home. Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is your key to having a safe and dry lower-level space, and to keeping your home healthy!
Kick invasive water to the curb with Blue Umbrella's foundation repair and waterproofing solutions in Caldwell. Call us for a free inspection and estimate, and ask about our transferable lifetime warranty!
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