Before Finishing Your Basement

Getting Ready to Finish Your Basement
Finishing your basement can increase the living space and value of your home. Before starting to finish you basement, you must ensure the area is dry, will stay dry all the time, and the foundation is solid and don't have any uncorrected bowed or cracked foundation walls. We can help!

"The Basement Doctor", J&D Basement Systems has seen tens of thousands of finished and unfinished basements with basement waterproofing problems ranging from dampness to all-out flooding. If you are going to finish your basement, this is what we recommend to prepare it properly. If you already have finished your basement, the majority of these precautions can still be made.

If you have any questions after you read this, Ask The Basement Doctor!

1. Install an effective waterproofing system.
2. Install a reliable sump pump with alarm and back-up system.
3. Guard against floods from frozen sump discharge lines.
4. Seal and finish walls.
5. Keep the floor warm, dry and comfortable.
6. Protect against common plumbing leaks from ruining your finished basement.
7. Inspect your basement windows.
8. Dehumidify the space.
9. Perform some basic exterior maintenance.