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Basement waterproofing has become more popular and more common than it has ever been, with more homeowners than ever looking to seal their basements and sometimes even finish them, too. If you've decided that it's time to waterproof your basement, you may be wondering if you need to call a professional or if you can do the job yourself. After all, waterproofing paint must be easy to apply, right? Here's a look at some of the reasons why you should skip the waterproofing paint and call a professional instead.

Not As Effective

Any waterproofing paint products that are commercially available won't be nearly as effective as the waterproofing sealants that are available to professional-grade contractors. They will have products that penetrate and seal far more efficiently and comprehensively than the waterproofing paint you can buy at your local home repair store.

Can Allow Damage To Worsen

If you opt to waterproof your basement yourself, you might actually create an environment where existing damage is allowed to worsen because an untrained eye overlooked it. For example, you might think that sealing a foundation crack and covering the area with waterproof paint is sufficient to solve a problem, but without ensuring that there's no moisture beneath that crack, you may be allowing the foundation to deteriorate and crumble beneath that paint.

A professional waterproofing contractor can help you by identifying the more subtle signs of additional damage so that those issues can be resolved as part of your comprehensive waterproofing treatment.

More Costly In The Long Run

One of the reasons that many homeowners opt to waterproof their basements themselves is because waterproofing paint is such an affordable option. You might think that it's just easier and far more affordable to do the job yourself, so you just invest in the waterproofing paint anyway.

However, if you don't apply the paint properly, and without professional surface preparation and other additional measures, you won't get the full benefit that you're looking for. This will often leave you reaching out to a professional waterproofing contractor later when your moisture problems persist and damage develops. Then, you'll have to pay not only for the waterproofing services but also to fix the damage that's been done. This will often be more expensive in the long run than it would be to have the basement waterproofed by a professional to begin with.

Talk with a residential waterproofing contractor near you today for more help and information about your home's basement and foundation.