Every problem has a solution.

  So we talk a lot about wet crawlspaces and leaky basements, but what happens when you have both? Are you supposed to treat them like two different houses? Will you need more sump pumps? What if the house is brand new and there is already water in the basement? Well, unfortunately there just isn’t an easy answer to those questions since every house is treated differently than the next one. The best thing is to get one of DryZone’s experts out to take a look.

Why would a home have BOTH a crawlspace and a basement?

  The houses with both crawlspace and basement issues are typically split level homes. Sometimes there will be a regular basement and then the homeowner adds on to the house, maybe a nice family room or kid’s play room, and that new area will get a crawlspace. These two examples are treated differently, usually. With a split level home the drainage systems can sometimes be tied together because the lower level will have an access into the crawlspace from inside the home. We can hide the sump pump in the crawlspace, but the basement can still reap the benefits of a good “french drain” system. Its all kind of technical, but trust me, there is a solution for every problem. DryZone inspectors are very good at figuring out creative ways to accommodate even the strangest problems.

Any problem can be fixed…

  We once had a home that hadn’t even been completed yet and the basement area was completely flooded. It was heartbreaking to the new owner, he built his dream home and it was immediately flooding out the basement. Luckily, our skilled professionals were able to get him a system together. Its been almost 2 years since the initial inspection and he still calls us to say hi and talk about how dry his basement is.

  So, to sum up, any situation can be fixed…don’t lose hope. There is a lot more to a drainage solution than just dropping pipe and pumps in the ground. DryZone is full of highly skilled and highly trained professionals that are just waiting to help make your home more comfortable.

DryZone proudly serves the communities of Easton, Cambridge, St. Michaels, Pittsville, Sudlersville, and many more.