Owning a piece of history is a point of pride, but older homes often require a unique level of care and attention. For this homeowner in Flushing, the joy of owning a historic Genesee County property was being threatened by an all-too-common problem: water entering the basement. Knowing that older foundations demand a delicate touch, she needed a specialized company that would treat her property with absolute respect and expertise, and we’re proud of the fact that she called on Foundation Restoration.
The age of the home presented unique challenges. Many older foundations are often built with materials like fieldstone, brick, or early (weaker) concrete, so they require a much more careful approach than modern poured concrete walls. Applying aggressive methods can cause irreversible damage to aging structural materials. Our inspector evaluated the basement and foundation with this in mind, designing a tailored waterproofing and sump pump strategy that would protect the home’s integrity while completely eliminating the moisture problem.
Our crew executed the plan with precision, installing a comprehensive interior waterproofing system specifically suited for the home’s historic architecture. This system carefully routes incoming water away from the foundation walls and channels it directly to a new, high-efficiency sump pump system. The sump pump acts as the heart of the defense mechanism, safely ejecting water away from the home’s perimeter before it can ever pool or cause damage.
By choosing a team that understands the nuances of historical home preservation, this Flushing resident successfully secured her property against future water damage. The home is now completely dry, healthy, and structurally sound. We take immense pride in helping our Michigan neighbors safeguard their investments, ensuring this beautiful historic home is fully protected to last another hundred years.
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These sorts of issues are more common than many homeowners realize. If you would like us to take a look and see how we can help you, call Foundation Restoration today at 877-MAKE-DRY for a free estimate or fill out our contact form and we’ll come take a look at no charge to you.
