If your Ephrata basement smells damp or shows signs of mold, you’re not alone. In fact, many homes in northern Lancaster County sit on soil that traps water. As a result, that trapped moisture can quickly lead to basement mold, which spreads fast and damages walls, insulation, and flooring.
Common Mold Causes in Ephrata Homes
Mold thrives where moisture and poor airflow exist. For example, common causes in Ephrata include:
💧 Groundwater seepage through foundation cracks
🌧 Heavy rainfall or snowmelt
🚿 Leaky plumbing or sump systems
🌫 High humidity with poor airflow
🧱 Inadequate waterproofing membranes
Because of these conditions, even minor leaks can turn into major mold problems if left unaddressed.
Our 5-Step Mold Remediation & Prevention Plan
At Basement Waterproofing Specialists, we don’t just remove mold — we tackle the source. Therefore, our proven process includes:
1. Full basement moisture inspection
2. Containment and HEPA air filtration
3. Safe mold removal using EPA-approved products
4. Waterproofing and drainage correction
5. Long-term humidity control
In other words, we eliminate the problem and ensure it doesn’t come back.
Why Ephrata Homeowners Choose Us
We’re a local, 4th-generation, woman-owned business that takes pride in helping Pennsylvania families stay safe from mold, flooding, and foundation issues.
We’ve been voted Best Basement Waterproofer 11 years in a row because we treat your home like our own.
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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.