Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in MA

Leader Basement Systems on WTAG Radio Talk Show

Fri, December 9 2011, 00:00:00 -500

Leader Basement Systems will be featured on WTAG's local radio talk show called Home Improvement with Liberty Construction. It airs on Saturday, December 12th from 7 to 8am. The main topic for discussion will be about wet basements. The show airs every Saturday morning from 7 to 8am, and Leader Basement Systems is a weekly sponsor. Tune in to learn more about how you can improve your home and avoid having a wet basement in Massachusetts.

Leader Basement Systems is a certified Basement Systems dealer specializing in basement waterproofing, basement finishing, foundation repair, and crawl space repair in Massachusetts. They provide free estimates to homeowners in Western Massachusetts and Northeast Connecticut.

Leader Basement Systems Receives Award at International Convention in Connecticut

Tue, October 4 2011, 00:00:00 -500

Sterling, MA – Leader Basement Systems was recently honored at a meeting of over 600 guests from all over the United States and Canada at this year’s Team Basement Systems Convention. The annual convention is held each year between Seymour, Connecticut, (where the Basement Systems headquarters is located) and Hartford, Connecticut, and brings together dealerships of the international network for classes, seminars, training, parties and networking.

This year, Leader Basement Systems received an award at the Team Basement Systems International Convention. Leader Basement Systems was awarded for ranking as one of the Top 50 Basement Systems Dealers in the United States and Canada.

The convention featured guest speakers Krish Duhnam (of the Zig Ziglar corporation), and the “Pit bull of Personal Development” Larry Winget. A sports-themed party at the Connecticut Convention Center ended the convention week with music, food and performances by the Harlem Wizards and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders.

Leader Basement Systems is a certified Basement Systems Dealer specializing in crawl space repair, foundation repair and basement waterproofing in Massachusetts. Leader Basement Systems provides free estimates to homeowners in Western Massachusetts and North East Connecticut.

Basement Systems is an international network of basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and basement finishing contractors. The international headquarters, based in Seymour, Connecticut, also provides sales and service throughout Connecticut and Westchester County, NY. Larry Janesky's Basement Systems has been helping homeowners increase their usable living space for over 20 years across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. They have 27 patented basement and crawl space products, designed to help homeowners get more out of their basements and increase their home's value.

Can I Waterproof My Basement

Tue, May 31 2011, 02:08:10 -500

Many homeowners ignore even the slightest amount of moisture on the floor and walls of their basements. Ignoring even the slightest amount of water can be a huge mistake-- as it can quickly turn into flooding during heavy rain storms. Water damage isn’t just a seasonal issue, as snow melt can cause just as much damages! Overall, the effects of water damage could be tragic if you plan to store your valuables or family heirlooms in the space.

So, here are several affordable ways to properly waterproof an existing basement, protect your home, and potentially save money on future repairs.

Install Rain Gutters

To help prevent rain water from accumulating along the foundation of your home, which could quickly make its way into your basement, consider investing and installing rain gutters.

Installing down spouts and rain gutters is a very important step in keeping rainfall away from your foundation. In doing so, you’ll be taking a step toward achieving a dry basement. Although rain gutters tend to run over and spill out, they are designed to prevent rain from falling directly onto the concrete foundation of your home. They also reduce serious, ongoing water problems.

When rain accumulates near your foundation, it can create puddles of water that seep through the concrete foundation of your home. When this happens, it can actually cause some costly damage!

Landscaping

Most homeowners overlook sloping the ground around a home’s foundation. Although this may not seem like an easy task, the procedure directs rainwater or groundwater safely and conveniently away from the foundation of your home. In other words, this landscaping can protect your foundation against the effects of water damage.

Caulk Windows and Doors

The best way to weatherproof the windows and doors of your home is by simply purchasing an inexpensive tube of caulking. For best results, complete this process twice a year. If you feel your home could use additional weatherproofing, there are more secure sealants on the market that are designed to better protect your home.

Perform Routine Maintenance on Outdoor Spigots

Most homes come equipped with outdoor spigots. This makes summer cleanups easy for homeowners that like to entertain family and friends, but don't forget to check the spigot regularly for drips and leaks. With constant use, a spigot can begin to drip or leak. Such activity can create a concrete-eroding puddle.

It is always best to contact an expert plumber, even in the event you discover a slight drip or leak. In the long run, it is far less expensive to have a drip or leak repaired than it is to repair your entire foundation. Moisture in a basement can develop into a big problem over just a short amount of time.

French Drain

Many homeowners don't want to make the investment, but installing a French drain may not be a bad idea. A French drain will allow rain water or ground water to flow freely away from your home. A French drain is basically a small ditch placed around the foundation of your home, covered in gravel that securely redirects rain water and ground water from your foundation.

Contact the basement experts at Leader Basement Systems for a free estimate for repairing a wet basement in Springfield, MA and all surrounding areas!

Massachusetts Basement Waterproofing Contractor Prevents Springtime Basement Water Damage

Wed, April 13 2011, 05:01:06 -500

Rutland, MA – Some basements began showing signs of trouble after this hostile winter and the thought of spring makes those homeowners cringe—no more water! Leader Basement Systems understands and can help prevent basement water damage.

Spring rain showers are certainly good for the environment, but for a leaky basement—no way. Leaky basement or not, water takes the path of least resistance and in most cases, it will make its way into a basement that isn’t protected.

If a basement is waterproofed, this means that any cracks discovered through an evaluation have been repaired. This prevents water from sneaking into the basement. While a water drainage system and sump pump system redirects water that has risen within the soil and pushes it out and away from the home’s foundation. In addition, a dehumidifier is used when the air becomes humid.

Craig Leader and his team at Leader Basement Systems have seen many local homeowners benefit from having their basement waterproofed. It’s always recommended to prevent the problem instead of respond to the damage, and Leader is reminding homeowners that rainy weather is on its way.

Contact the experts at Leader Basement Systems today for a fee estimate to waterproof and repair a wet basement in Springfield, MA and all surrounding areas. They also provide crawl space repair and foundation repair in MA.

Warmer Temps and Rain Could Mean Snow Melt and A Flooded Basement

Fri, February 18 2011, 00:00:00 -500

We've all seen our kid's snowmen melt. So, it's no surprise the snow melts when the temperatures rise. And homeowners are now correlating such changes with flooded basements. But, wouldnât it be great if this year you didn't have to fear whether your basement would fill up with water?

Well, looking at the facts, it'd seem almost impossible to avoid flood damage, especially after this winter. But, even though we know that a cubic foot of snow is equivalent to 4.5 quarts of water, Leader Basement Systems believes our basements can be safe!

Craig Leader, owner of Leader Basement Systems, spoke with the Telegram and offered readers some advice.

1.    Be prepared, because once temperatures reach the 40s and some rain falls, things will get messy. Waterproofing works!
2.    Locate the low spots in your basement and stack things high so as to prevent water damage.
3.    If you had water seepage last year, you WILL have damage this year. Call Leader today!

"Our phones have been ringing off the hook with people freaking out because they know they're going to flood this year. You can't put it down without it ringing again," said Craig Leader.

Leader Basement Systems has the answers to your questions about basement water damage. Call us today to fix your leaky basement in Worcester, and all surrounding areas!

New people at Leader Basement Systems!

Fri, March 6 2009, 00:00:00 -500

We have hired three new professionals to assist in our projected growth this year.

Jim Bell-Isle âÂÂ Jim has joined us as a System Designer, covering the Western MA area. Jim has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has years of experience in the water management industry. Jim has over ten years in the home improvement field and is geared up to serve our customers this spring. JimâÂÂs first lead was a full perimeter WG system and he got the check. Way to go Jim!!
Allison White âÂÂ Allison has joined our office staff and has caught on to the system like second nature. Allison has over 15 years of executive assistant experience and brings a broad base of program and computer skills, as well as customer service skill to our already exceptional office staff.
Ray Paolucci âÂÂ Ray is our latest addition to our growing sales force. Ray has over 25 years in the home building industry. He recently closed a plastering business that he had run for over twenty years and is selling real estate part time. Ray joins us as a part time System Designer and has a clear understanding of what we do and how our program is designed.

All of our employees spend time learning our business using the DVD education programs we have from Basement Systems. The ability to train everyone on-site, with the same materials is an incredible benefit to us.
We look forward to this year being our best ever (even with the current economic climate). Some say that there is a recession going on, well weâÂÂve chosen NOT to participate. WeâÂÂre finding most of our customers agree!

TripleSafe keeps your basement dry all the time.

Thu, January 29 2009, 00:00:00 -500

Every storm that brings the kind of precipitation that can flood a basement has also the potential to knock down power lines and living entire neighborhoods in the dark for may hours and sometimes even days.

By now, many homeowners know how important it is to have a battery operated backup sump pump installed in their basement. Even if they have a generator, it is needed to power things like your kitchen and laundry appliances, as well as other fundamental equipment, rather than a sump pump.

However, when they are first introduced to the concept of Basement System's TripleSafe, many are surprised by it. To some, the idea of a system with not one, but two backup sump pumps, might sound like an "overkill".

On the other hand, if you consider the hassle and expenses involved in cleaning up a flooded basement, and the cost of replacing and/or restoring damaged property, getting a system that reduces the chances of ever having to go through this to statistical insignificance makes perfect sense.

Problems with flooded basements go far beyond the flood itself. There is all the messy cleanup and all the damage of course, but there is also the lingering moisture that can eventually cause mold to grow in every organic surface, including floor joists and wooden structures.

If you have a finished basement or use your basement for storage, laundry, furnace or anything at all, you want to keep it dry. Not for a few months or a few seasons. You want it dry all the time.

TripleSafe is the only system available that will help you accomplish that. Contact us for a free estimate and learn more about this great, exclusive product!