Is basement mold a sign of a water problem?
Almost always. We find the source of the moisture, fix the water issue, and add ventilation, so the mold doesn't come back.
Mold on the basement walls?
Mold from basement moisture
Mold in a basement is a symptom. Cleaning it off without fixing the water means it comes back. So we start by finding where the moisture comes from, fix the water problem, and then add ventilation to keep the air healthy.
Why mold grows in basements
Mold needs moisture. In a basement that usually means water coming through the walls or floor, a damp crawl space, or air that never moves. Take away the moisture and it has nothing to grow on.
Signs of a moisture problem
- Dark spots or staining on walls
- A musty smell
- Peeling paint
- Soft or rotting wood
How we fix it
What Champion does about it
- Find the source of the moisture.
- Fix the water problem, from cracks and joints to drainage.
- Add ventilation to keep the air moving and dry.
In that order, so it doesn't come back.
“I purchased an older home about 1 year ago and since then have struggled with moisture and water accumulation in my basement and garage, leading to mold, wood rot, and an unpleasant odor. The system installed by Dave Butler and his crew at Champion Waterproofing, Inc. has solved this problem completely.”Kristi F., on Angi
Questions about mold from basement moisture
Do you just clean the mold off?
No. Cleaning without fixing the water only buys time. We fix what's feeding it first.
Bowing basement walls
Sinking or settling foundation
Crawl space encapsulation and ventilation
Water on the floor right now?
Call and tell us what you're seeing. The inspection is free, and we'll tell you straight what it needs.
(724) 803-2087 Or book your free inspection