Is Basement Waterproofing Worth It?

Is waterproofing your basement worth it? Well, it comes down to the type of issue you're having in your basement, if water doesn't enter your basement when it rains outside then you probably don't need to waterproof your basement unless you're thinking of finishing your basement. If you have plans to finish your basement then it's a good idea to waterproof your basement to make sure you protect your investment. Here at Healthy Basement Systems we constantly see homeowners who had a completely dry basement and didn't waterproof their basement before finishing their basement to eventually have their foundation leak and ruin their finished basement, now the homeowner needs to rip out their finished basement to waterproof it to start to basement finishing process over again. Situations like this makes it worth it to waterproof your basement before you finish it to help protect your investment. If you don't plan to finish your basement is it still worth it to have your basement waterproofed? If water is leaking into your basement then you probably do need a basement waterproofing system installed in your basement to make your basement dry & usable. If you have a basement that is constantly leaking when it rains outside this issue won't go away on its own, it actually might get worse the longer you leave the issue alone meaning more and more of your basement is unusable. Not just is the basement now unusable but all that water and moisture in it will create an unhealthy environment with mold making the basement even more unusable. So it really depends on the problem you're having in your basement or if you want to finish your basement will determine if it's worth it or not to waterproof your basement.