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Radon is a radioactive gas that is present in nearly every home in Iowa. You cannot see, smell, or taste it. Yet at high enough levels, it can create serious health issues for you and your family and pets. It’s relatively easy to perform either short-term or long-term tests for radon. Radon testing is a … Continue reading Radon Testing is Low-Cost and Life-Saving
What’s Important to Our Customers At Jerry’s Waterproofing, it is our highest priority that our customers value our services and are 100% satisfied with our work. We’ve been providing professional basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, egress window installation, and foundation repair services in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa since 1976. For longer than 50 years, … Continue reading Our Customers Recommend Our Services
Problems Due to Poor Yard Drainage Jerry’s Waterproofing often gets calls from homeowners during rainy Spring and Summer months. Often yards, driveways, and sidewalks in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa become flooded due to excess water and slow runoff. Poor yard drainage can cause many problems in your home’s lawn and gardens, concrete surfaces, basement … Continue reading Protecting Your Home During Springtime Rains
A dangerous culprit is lurking in basements and crawl spaces in Omaha, NE. Unfortunately, this culprit is water. During the winter and spring months, homes are more susceptible to water damage due to snowmelt and heavy rainfall; and homes with foundation cracks are more prone to water damage. As water seeps through cracks, it causes … Continue reading Could Your Leaky Basement Be Causing Your Family Health Problems?
Have you noticed a strange, musty odor in your basement or crawl space? Often, these odors are due to excess crawl space or basement moisture, compromising your home’s structure and your health. Left untreated, moisture can weaken foundations, floor joists, and cause wood rot; and in some cases, it can promote mold growth and compromise … Continue reading Ways to Prevent Crawl Space & Basement Moisture
Is your home prepared to face the cold winter months? When winterizing your home, don’t neglect your foundation, crawl space, and home exterior. These areas are the most important when it comes to protecting your home against water damage. Look closely for foundation cracks, shifting windows/doors, voids under the concrete surface, and other settlement issues. … Continue reading Winterizing Your Home’s Foundation, Crawl Space, and Exterior
Fall is a perfect time of the year to start preparing your home for the oncoming cold weather. Most of these preparations can be performed by the homeowner, such as cleaning gutters and draining outdoor faucets. But if you choose to hire a professional, it would be well worth the cost. Regardless of where you … Continue reading Fall Preparations for Your Foundation
Too much water in your basement can be problematic. It can damage foundation walls, ruin the carpet, discolor furniture, and lead to mold growth. But the most destruction occurs when water destroys family heirlooms which include family photos and valuable antiques. If you notice water in your basement, don’t panic! It’s important to find the … Continue reading What Excess Water Can Do To Your Foundation Walls and Basement
Have you ever wondered how you would escape your basement in the event of a fire or an emergency? Many homeowners have been trapped in their basement due to the inability to escape. Unfortunately, the number of incidents continues to rise, grabbing the attention of the nation. Most basements only have one entrance and exit, … Continue reading 6 Benefits of Egress Windows
Approach 1: Install Proper Gutters and Downspouts and Correct Grading Many basement water issues can be resolved by correcting the grading of the land around your home. In doing this, you will be rerouting the runoff to go away from your foundation. By adding extenders to your home gutters and downspouts, you will further the … Continue reading Five Approaches for Waterproofing Your Basement