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Most Commonly Asked Questions

Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproofed or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions.

Yes, as long as you are the home owner! We want to educate our customers before they decide to do anything to their home’s foundation.

It is hard to give an exact price since basements are different for every home. Pricing depends on the scope of the works as we offer different solutions for different spaces depending the issues at hand.

We have been in business since 2012, but our experiences exceed 20 years!  We only hire those that have multiple years of professional experience in the industry.

Any of the following are indicators of moisture in your basement:

• Musty odor
• Rust on metal objects, such as appliances
• Rapid growth of mildew or mold
• Damp spots on the floors or wall
• Dry rot of items in the basement
• Presence of a white, chalky substance on the walls
• Bubbling wallpaper or peeling paint

Many reasons can be the cause of a wet basement, such as a leaky pipe, condensation, etc. At Michigan Basements we solve water intrusion through the foundation.

Crawlspace encapsulation is the process of wrapping every part of a crawlspace with a moisture barrier, including the walls of the foundation, as well as foundation piers and the ground.

A moisture barrier, also known as a vapor barrier, is a piece of sheeting that is used to prevent moisture.