Imagine sitting in your basement recreation room and you notice that the wall doesn’t seem to be exactly straight up and down? You may not think too much about it, but should you? You could have bowing basement walls. It may be time to assess the damage and see what you can do to fix […]
Have you noticed that the floors of your home appear uneven? Structural problems, such as sagging beams, settling columns, or fatigued floor joists, are all too common in a crawlspace. When the support beams of your home are exposed to moisture in the crawl space, these issues tend to arise. Sagging beams and floor joists […]
What is crawl space encapsulation? Crawl space encapsulation is the addition of a heavy-duty moisture barrier to the floor of your crawl space, sealed foundation vents, insulated walls, and a crawl space dehumidifier. Due to the damp and humid environment, crawl spaces often face a multitude of problems such as sagging floors, mold growth, and […]
If your home has a crawlspace, one of your primary concerns is the development of crawlspace mold. Unfortunately, crawlspaces rarely receive a lot of attention. They are dark, moist environments that we seldom enter; however, with the addition of slight excess moisture, they can become a breeding ground for mold. Usually, the homeowners are unaware […]
Picture it: you are enjoying a lazy rainy day, listening to the rain come down outside grateful to have a cozy and warm home to keep you dry. Then, your children who are playing in the basement come up to you frantically telling you that water is coming into the basement. The carpets are wet […]
When you make your holiday checklist, you may not have considered adding to your list: Foundation Repair & Maintenance. If you are expecting home visitors for the holidays, it is important to ensure the integrity of your foundation. You want your guests to feel at home and have a comfortable stay. You can rest easy […]
In Maryland, now is the driest time of the year. And we are about to hit our first freeze. In the past, the traditional solution to fix a leaky basement was to dig into the dirt to access the exterior walls. So usually, these repairs were done when the weather was warm and dry. Today, […]
Have you ever heard of basement waterproofing? Ever wondered if your basement needed it? Did you even know waterproofing services were a thing? American Eagle Professional Services Incorporated offers basement waterproofing in Annapolis and surrounding areas. It is our goal to prevent any type of moisture or water damage from affecting your home, and our […]
When it comes to repairing water damage in the basement , timing is key. Water damage in the basement of your Maryland home can often go unnoticed for extended amounts of time since the basement tends to be a less frequented area than anywhere else in your home. There are 2 major secondary problems that […]
As a young kid, few things are scarier than dark basements. As an adult, few things are scarier than flooded basements. Insurance industry numbers show that 97% of basements will end up sustaining some type of water damage (YIKES!). Do not fear though; there are some things that you can do to help protect your […]
