Things You'll Need:
- Contractor Referral Services
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Step 1
Check out simple causes of leakage such as clogged gutters or obvious cracks around basement windows or doors. These can be easily addressed without the expense of hiring a waterproofing contractor.
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Step 2
Ask friends and family for recommendations of contractors they have used.
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Step 3
Check with the National Association of Waterproofing Contractors at (800) 245-NAWC about any contractor you are considering hiring.
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Step 4
Interview several contractors and have each inspect your house and prepare a proposal for the waterproofing work.
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Step 5
Compare warranties offered by the various contractors.
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Step 6
Negotiate a written contract with your chosen contractor.
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Step 7
Pay any deposit called for by the contract and have the contractor begin work.









Comments
jasminemars said
on 11/12/2008 Good information we really could have used last year! We ended up doing the job ourselves!! Great article!! *****