Tropical-storm flooding
Remnants of hurricanes have dropped extreme rain inland, overwhelming sump pumps and flooding basements far from the coast.
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Basement waterproofing in New Jersey
Humid summers, cold winters and frequent nor'easters and tropical-storm remnants. North Jersey has glacial till and shale over bedrock; central and south Jersey sit on the sandy coastal plain, with shallow groundwater close to the shore and rivers.
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What kinds of foundations do homes in New Jersey have?
Older suburbs and cities have block and brick foundations; split-levels and colonials from the 1950s to 1970s commonly have block basements, while shore towns often have shallow basements or crawl spaces because of high groundwater.
What basement and foundation problems are most common in New Jersey?
Block-wall seepage
Water fills hollow block cores and seeps out at the base of the wall.
Interior Drainage SystemsShore-area crawl spaces
Humid air and high groundwater keep coastal crawl spaces damp.
Crawl Space EncapsulationWhich New Jersey cities have local guides?
Which parts of New Jersey are covered?
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Trenton
- Edison
- Toms River
What do New Jersey homeowners ask most?
My basement flooded in a tropical storm. Will a bigger pump help?
Sometimes the pump was big enough but lost power or failed. A second pump on battery backup, a properly sized discharge line and grading away from the house usually do more than a larger single pump.
What does New Jersey require in a home improvement contract?
Contracts above the state threshold must be written and include the contractor's registration number, a description of the work, the price and start and completion dates, along with cancellation rights.
Where can I verify this information about New Jersey?
- 1FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in New Jersey is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 2U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: RadonWhy basements in New Jersey should be tested for radon, and how sealed sumps fit with mitigation.
- 3U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: MoldGuidance on moisture control and keeping indoor humidity low to prevent mold.
- 4NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near New Jersey.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
Wet basement or cracked foundation in New Jersey?
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