We Can Help You Solve the Following Issues: Water stains along walls or floor. This could be caused by something simple such as an overflowing laundry tub or it could be a result of water seeping in through basement windows, the walls or the floor. Musty odor or damp smell. Excess moisture in a basement can cause an unmistakable smell. Mold. It could be colored black, brown, yellow or green, and you won’t know for certain if it’s mold without testing it. Often the northwest corner of a house is known as a “cold corner” and susceptible to developing mold. Efflorescence. This condition produces a white or sometimes grayish ash on the walls. Sometimes it sparkles. Efflorescence is caused by salt deposits left behind by evaporating water. Spalling. When water gets inside the surface of concrete, brick or stone, salt deposits from the water cause the surface to flake away, peel or pop off. Insect Infestation. Insects such as termites are drawn to moisture thus another major reason to keep your basement dry. Standing water. Typically caused by heavy wall or floor leaks caused by increased pressures due to rainfall. Foundation Problems. When a basement is getting wet, unfortunately foundation issues are either existent or soon to come because of the increased outside pressures. Typical foundation problems include: Wall cracks, Floor cracks, Walls buckling, Cracked footings, Etc.