The Value of Foundation Repair and Waterproofing

 

The resale value of your home is complex. Our homes are a personal representation of us. It is more than just a material investment. Our homes hold sentimental value. Memories of relationships, children, holidays and that time Aunt Betsy spilled an entire bottle of Merlot all over your brand-new rug, are engraved into the walls of your home. How do you price that?

 

When it comes time to sell, it’s best to make sure that your home is in top condition; that is from top to bottom – and that includes your basement or crawlspace! A homes value can also be described as how you can benefit from it monetarily before you even place it on the market. Did you know that you can raise your home’s value by waterproofing your basement? Read on for more.

 

After waterproofing your home’s crawlspace or basement, you can expect a 30 percent return on your investment. Thirty percent! Waterproofing your basement comes complete with advantages that you can benefit from right away.

 

Space, Space, and More Space

There are so many possibilities to use extra space. In physical attributes, a dry, waterproof basement adds another functional floor to your home. You could create another living space, design a home theatre, a wine cellar; the possibilities are endless.

 

Basement Appeal

For future buyers, and even for current residents, the artistic appeal of a finished basement is that much greater than a dark, musty, damp space filled with mold, dust, and spiders. Aesthetic appeal alone, a safe, dry basement is much more appealing than an unfinished one. Just that factor alone is worth quite a bit!

 

Conserving Money, Conserving Energy

A well-sealed basement in the summer is far cooler than a leaky, draft ridden basement or crawlspace. You can conserve much more heat in the winter with a well-sealed basement. In turn, you are lowering your heating and cooling bills, and keeping your hard earned money in your wallet!

 

Standing Strong

A solid, sealed foundation, along with a good back-up system and sump pump in case of natural climate disasters, will ensure that your foundation is strongest and better able to stand strong against inclement weather. A strong foundation will be able to stand against climate changes between seasons including extreme heat and cold.

If your foundation is weak, the damage may become more severe and is likely to shift and crack under the pressure of the seasonal shifts of temperature and humidity. Fortifying your foundation will ensure that you will not have to worry as much about unwanted shifts and cracks.

 

Protection You Can Count On

Your home is most likely the biggest investment you make in your lifetime. It makes sense to protect it. Waterproofing, and strengthening your foundation to protect it against the elements, just makes sense.

Your investment is going to pay off in the long run, you should have little to no regrets about making your home’s foundation as well-built and as strong as possible.