Basements

Not so long ago the basement was ignored – it was where we deposited the things we didn’t know what to do with, and where odd pieces of furniture accumulated over time. The idea of a basement being a functional room was never considered. Today, it’s a different story – basements have become part of our living space in their own right. As much thought goes into their decoration as in other parts of the house; they offer extra storage space and can be turned into useful, pleasant rooms, often designed with a special purpose in mind, where all the family can get together.
What’s more, finishing the basement is a good investment. It’ll add to the value of your home as well as giving you many more square feet of living space.

Painting your basement walls can do more than just improve the look of your basement; it can protect your home from moisture damage. Basement walls are typically porous concrete. Moisture can accumulate behind the concrete, and lead to mold and mildew growth or structural damage.
Also, it might seem unnecessary to paint a basement floor, but consider that cold, hard slab of concrete and imagine if it were a warmer color. Better, right? While there are a number of basement floor paint options from which to choose, contractors and homeowners agree that epoxy paint is the best choice for preserving and enhancing a concrete floor.

Sometimes, despite the best efforts at prevention, homeowners end up with mold in basement. Basement mold removal may be a simple process or a complex one, depending on the extent of the mold growth and the types of surfaces on which the mold is growing. If your basement has concrete walls and a concrete floor, mold can usually be removed with an antimicrobial cleanser like Foster 40-80 and a scrub brush. If you have a finished basement, though, and there is mold on drywall or on carpet, it won’t be so simple, but we can help you.

The characteristics of your basement will not only influence architectural decisions but they are also a key element when it comes to choosing flooring. Factors such as increased humidity, cooler temperatures than in the rest of the house and more limited light all need to be taken into consideration. It would be wise to build a sub-floor to cover the concrete. There are new, easy-to-install materials on the market that are specially designed to stop the damp rising from a concrete slab.

Embarking on a basement design project is like any major home renovation — there are a lot of details to consider. From the layout to the final touches, the options are endless for how a basement can be arranged. Whether it’s a new basement home theatre room, home gym or a home office, we can help you make your finished basement ideas come to life. Have no idea what you want in a finished basement other than more living space and/or practical storage space? No problem, we have lots of finished basement ideas to get your imagination going.

Water can enter your home at any point where there is an opening in the foundation. This includes not only cracks in the walls and floors, but around pipes as well. These pipe penetrations and gaps around basement windows are also susceptible to leaking. Small cracks in foundation walls are common in homes throughout the Western New York area. Usually a side effect of the natural curing process of concrete, these cracks usually do not threaten the foundation. However, even small cracks in a foundation can be a major problem if they leak ground water into your basement or crawl space. We provide warranteed methods for repairing cracks in foundation walls. Our solutions provide lasting results that are compatible with your perimeter drainage system and will not crumble, flake off your walls, or fail due to the natural expansion and shrinking of the concrete.

Basement Waterproofing: is a necessary step in keeping your basement dry and your foundation intact. The numbers are staggering, did you know that 85% of newly constructed homes with basements will experience a water problem within the first 3 years? The good news is that basement waterproofing has come a long way in the past years, and EAST COAST CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INC. prides itself on keeping up with the newest technology, best products and procedures. There are many existing options to fit your needs as well as your budget, to help correct that water problem. French drains , drain tile , sump pumps , foundation crack injections and that is just to name a few of the effective solutions that are out there available to help keep your basement dry.