Ten Things to Look for When Shopping for a Crawl Space Waterproofer
It can be confusing when deciding on who to call when you have a water or moisture problem in your crawl space or basement.
I 've heard of homeowners contacting their plumber, their home builder, a general contractor, and sometimes even their pest control company. Here's a list of ten things to look for when shopping for a crawl space or basement waterproofer.
TOP TEN THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN SHOPPING FOR A CRAWL SPACE WATERPROOFER
1. Do they specialize in crawl space waterproofing?
2. Will the solution address the 4 basic steps to completely fix your dirt crawl space?
3. Can the company provide references of satisfied crawl space waterproofing customers?
4. Will a fully transferable, written warranty be provided with the system?
5. How long is the warranty for the system– 5, 10, or 25 years?
6. Do they offer an annual maintenance program after your system is installed?
7. How much more marketable and valuable will they make the home after it’s waterproofed?
8. Do they offer financing options for your project?
9. Is the company an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau?
10. The Small Business Administration reports that 50% of contractors fail within the first year and 95% within the fist five years. Will they still be in business when the customer needs them?
