Suburban Pest Services

Our Repairs:

 

We have all the necessary equipment to perform just about any project and pride ourselves on quality workmanship. We have completed hundreds of repairs from simple framing to installing support beams, sill plates, rim joist, floor joists, siding, sheetrock, shelving, molding, trim, decks and flooring. Bathroom & basement remodeling round out our list of contracting services. When necessary, we consult with and obtain the service of a qualified structural engineer to assist in the plans and permits that may be necessary for some projects.

 

Moisture Control:

 

A damp basement often occurs because of the soil around the home. The basement floor usually consist of concrete floors which usually take on the temperatures of the soil, thus causing it to become damp or moist.

When you have moisture in the basement, it can create many problems in the home. One of the most common problems you can find yourself facing with a damp basement, is mold. Mold is able to quickly reproduce in damp areas. It is important to understand that the airflow in a home starts at the bottom, and will work its way up. Aside from mold reproducing in your basement, another problem you can face with a wet basement is bugs and critters. Insects need moisture to survive and are attracted to damp basements and crawl spaces. While some basement-dwelling insects are just a nuisance,  termites and carpenter ants will infest the major wooden beams holding up you house. The damp basement will allow them to reproduce rapidly, causing great havoc on the structure of your home if left unchecked. While termites devouring the wood can affect the structure of the home, it is not the only thing damaging the structure. The dampness will cause the foundation and structure of the home, especially the wooden areas to rot. This is dangerous for anyone who is living in the home. Even the cemented areas of the home can be affected by dampness. The prolonged exposure to water and moisture can cause the chemical bonds in the cement to weaken, thus weakening the entire structure.