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Moisture Investigations (wet basement, ice dams, etc.)
Wet basements, ice dams, moisture intrusion, mold, leaking windows, and other forms of water damage often are caused by conditions that are not obvious to many homeowners. We investigate the causes of these conditions and prepare written reports that include:
Identification of causes Extent of damage Recommended remedies
We are not contractors and our recommendations focus on the most cost effective and practical remedies. We do not sell foundation drain tile systems or sump pumps, and we will only recommend those systems if other low cost measures are not adequate. We follow the Minnesota Department of Health advisory and do not recommend mold testing. View "Mold in Homes" from Minn. Dept. of Health View our Troubled Houses page
Our 32 years of experience as ASHI® home inspectors has exposed us to hundreds of Minnesota wet basements. We look at the interior and exterior condition of your home and advise you on the most likely causes and the most cost effective remedies. Often those remedies involve repair and maintenance to equipment and components already installed on the house. Also see our Ice Dams page
We advise you on how to improve the equipment you already have, and what type of additional corrections or installations you may need to create a much drier basement. We use InfraRed (IR) thermography and/or a moisture meter to help identify damp areas. Click here for more information on the features of our IR camera.
We are realists. If we believe your basement is not suitable for finishing, we will politely explain why. Usually, even a damp basement can be made livable with proper floor coverings and other suitable materials. We can refer you to firms who can help in mold mitigation and water damage cleanup.
In the past ten years, we have worked for scores of home owners who have suffered water damage to windows, walls and structural components due to faulty construction. If your home is less than 10 years old, and we find significant water damage or a high likelihood of damage, we can refer you to attorneys and other firms who may aid you in proper repairs, and in pursuing a claim against your builder if appropriate and feasible.
 
We are recognized as experts in water intrusion. Roger Hankey has served as faculty for the Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education seminar on "Mold & Water Intrusion". He has also made similar presentations to groups of heating & air conditioning contractors, and to the Minnesota Builder's Association.
View a sample report. View Roger Hankey's qualifications View our fees.
 
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