| Greentree Waterproofing Keeping homes dry Since 1992
At Greentree, we are here to help educate you regarding the damage an untreated water seepage problem can cause to a structure such as your home or business. We are here to help you protect your investment. Whether its your home or business, no job is too big or small for our company.
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First Signs and Symptoms
- Appearance of mold and or a mildew odor. The odor will worsen over time and drift upstairs onto your clothing and furnishings.
- Chipping, bubbling and peeling of paint is the sign that the wall has moisture inside.
- A white chalky substance known as "Efflorescence" which is a chemical breakdown of the bonding agent which holds your wall together.
- Warped Paneling tells you that moisture is behind it which causes the paneling to bow and discolor normally this is first noticed at the bottom of paneling.
- Rust on Appliances or Furniture reveal signs of dampness and water evaporation.
- Allergies or respiratory condition flare up may be contributed to mold and mildew growth. Bumper crops of mold and mildew may aggravate someone with respiratory problems.
- Water vapor on the windows upstairs
- Difficulty opening and closing upper level windows.
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| Can you really afford not to waterproof your home?
- Do you think your home value is decreasing due to a wet basement or crawl space?
- Can you utilize the area taking on water for storage or as a living space?
- Do you suffer from mold allergies or repiratory conditions?
- Do you dread the clean up after heavy rainfalls?
- Is your personal property at risk by being in the basement?
- Are you planning on selling your property "as is" without finding out what it would cost to waterproof it?
If you've answered, "yes" to any of these questions, give us a call and schedule your FREE inspection and let Greentree Waterproofing help you.
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| Buyer Beware
Founder of Greentree Waterproofing, Bill Merrifield, has heard and seen it all since 1992 and offers these tips to help you avoid being a victim of a scam.
Ask the contractor for a list of customers they have performed work for in your area with phone numbers and CALL THEM! Do your homework and if you're only given one or two names don't be afraid to ask the customer for their address or if they'd mind taking a look at the contractors work. This way you can verify if they are actually former clients of that contractor. Do not rely on letters of recommendation.
Determine who you are actually dealing with and where they are from. Many companies listed in the Yellow Pages are operated by a franchise. You need to know their business in your community, affiliated or member of the BBB or local Chamber of Commerce and has a solid long term history.
Check with the local Better Business Bureau, or if there is none, check with the Chamber of Commerce, Attorney General's Office or Consumer Affairs.
Get a written estimate, have the contractor list the work in detail that is to be done. Read front and back, if there is a backside, and be sure to read any fine print.
Other than a small retainer such as 20% to secure your work date, never pay upfront for any work until it is completed.
Location of the Waterproofing company is very important. Living in Illinois and contracting with a company out of Missouri, Indiana or any other state may represent a potential problem if an emergency should present itself. There are plenty of great companies in other states just be sure to inquire about their response time and do your homework by calling clients in your area that they have performed work hear their experience.
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