Strange Massachusetts weather continues to extend basement waterproofing season.

It’s supposed to be winter in New England, but it’s certainly a busy year for many of MA’s basement waterproofing companies. First, a rain and ice storm that wiped out portions of central and northern Massachusetts causing widespread power outages, downed trees and, of course, flooded basements everywhere. Without electricity, even people with sump pumps were knee-deep in water. The few that have battery backup pumps were somewhat relieved because most of the torrential rain came quickly and the backup pumps handled the water. However, with no power for days and plenty of groundwater, unless you have a generator, chances are good that if you’ve had basement water problems in the past, you’ve gotten really wet. The phones at Green Bear Innovations were ringing off the hook for emergency basement pumping service. We work around the clock to help home and business owners get rid of water in their flooded foundations and garages.

Christmas day and 65 degrees. Whats Next?

This week has been a close second when it comes to weird Massachusetts weather. A quick blast of cold and more than a foot of snow in some areas wreaked havoc for drivers, school cancellations and continued frustration for those who had not recovered from the storm the week before. And from Christmas Day to today, temperatures have reached a staggering 65 degrees in some parts of MA. It’s so nice to go outside in a light sweater and enjoy the sun, but for homeowners struggling with a damp basement these warm days haven’t been so much fun. All the snow from last week is melting fast and to top it off we have another big dose of rain. This combination is a preview of how waterproof your basement will be in spring 2009. The typical basement waterproofing season ramps up dramatically in mid-February, when the spring thaw begins.

why should you have fixed wet base in winter?

As I said above, the past week is a good indicator of how your basement will react to rising and falling temperatures along with a major increase in groundwater. If you had problems with basement flooding, leaky foundation wall cracks, or problems due to an underperforming sump pump, you need to evaluate and correct those problems BEFORE the spring thaw hits. All basement waterproofing companies I know of operate year-round, and because groundwater at slab level typically stays above freezing, all waterproofing systems CAN be installed in winter.