Why is Waterproofing Important? The Return on Investment
Improving your home continues to be your smartest investment... but ONLY if the solution is permanent.
Graph reprinted from an article in PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER MAGAZINE supports your decision to seek a permanent solution to your foundation water problems.
Of all the things you can do to improve your home – waterproofing ranks highest from a return on investment standpoint. When we first saw this – we were even surprised. But think about it – in many instances you’re increasing the total available space of your home by 33% to 50%. The fact is, fixing these problems is more of an investment than an expense. And, now that you know neglecting these problems makes your home less healthy – it should make fixing these problems a higher priority. No other investment in your home makes more sense... or offers a higher return.
How much sense does it make?
(1) To devote up to 50% of your monthly mortgage payment to space that can’t be used...
(2) To not fix the problem now…
(3) To not realize that your home is worth less now…
(4) To prolong an inevitable repair expense …
"92% of perspective homebuyers wouldn’t even consider a house with a wet basement."
- Practical Homeowner Magazine
- Practical Homeowner Magazine
