If your basement smells musty or has dark spots forming on the walls, you may be dealing with mold. In Schuylkill County, older homes, coal-region soil, and seasonal humidity make basements especially vulnerable to moisture buildup and mold growth.
Whether you’re in Pottsville, Orwigsburg, or Tamaqua, our experts can help you remove mold safely — and stop it from coming back.
Why Mold Is Common in Schuylkill County Basements
Basement mold often starts with excess moisture. The hilly terrain, high rainfall, and aging construction across Schuylkill County make this problem widespread.
Common causes include:
💧 Groundwater seepage through foundation cracks
🌧 Heavy rain or melting snow draining toward walls
🚿 Leaky pipes or sump pump overflows
🌫 Poor ventilation or humidity above 60%
🧱 Outdated or missing waterproofing systems
Mold can grow within 48 hours, even in hidden spaces behind drywall or insulation.
Our Mold Remediation Process
At Basement Waterproofing Specialists, we’ve been helping Pennsylvania homeowners protect their basements for over 60 years.
Our 5-step process includes:
1. Inspection & Moisture Testing
2. Containment & Air Filtration
3. Safe Mold Removal & Treatment
4. Permanent Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
5. Humidity Control & Prevention Systems
We don’t just clean mold — we fix the cause.
Why Schuylkill County Homeowners Choose Us
We’re a local, 4th-generation, woman-owned, family-run company — not a franchise. Our crews live and work in this area, which is why we’ve been voted Best Basement Waterproofer 11 years straight.
We don’t pressure. We don’t scare. We simply fix it — permanently.
Get a Free Mold Inspection in Schuylkill County
📞 Call 1-800-700-9171 or Request Your Free Estimate
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About Us
We are Basement Waterproofing Specialists, a 4th generation, local, family, woman-owned business. We are not a huge chain, nor a national company. Our employees work and live in this area. We work and live in this area. This is why we’ve been voted Best Basement Waterproofer 11-straight years—because we care about the people of this community, and we always treat your home like it were the home of a family member.
We are based in Collegeville, PA, just north of King of Prussia. However, we service all of:
New Jersey – Ocean County, Toms River, Edison, Manahawkin, Newark, Glassboro, Ocean City, Mount Holly, Long Branch, and more…
Delaware – Newark, New Castle, Dover, Smyrna, and more…
Pennsylvania – Allentown, Mount Pocono, Philadelphia, West Chester, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and more…
We offer free estimates and financing options for homeowners.
We don’t use hard-sell tactics or scare strategies — we don’t need to.
Our work speaks for itself. With 4 generations of experience, we’ve helped protect thousands of homes from basement flooding, mold, and foundation damage.
📞 Need help? Call us today at 800-700-9171.
