If your Harrisburg basement smells musty or has visible mold, it’s important not to ignore it. Once mold takes hold, it can spread quickly — and over time, it can damage both your home and your indoor air quality.
Because Harrisburg sits along the Susquehanna River, moisture issues are especially common. When you combine river proximity with humid summers and older housing stock, basements become prime environments for mold growth.
Why Harrisburg Homes Develop Mold
In most cases, mold begins with moisture. Unfortunately, many Harrisburg homes face multiple moisture sources at once. Common causes include:
💦 Groundwater seepage or storm flooding
🌧 Poor grading or drainage near the foundation
🚿 Leaky pipes, laundry systems, or sump pumps
🌫 Limited ventilation in finished basements
🧱 Outdated waterproofing or sealing systems
Once moisture is present, mold can begin forming in as little as 48 hours. For that reason, early inspection and remediation are essential.
Our Mold Remediation Process
At Basement Waterproofing Specialists, we don’t just treat surface mold. Instead, we focus on eliminating the moisture that allows mold to grow — so it doesn’t come back.
Our proven process includes:
1. Moisture detection & inspection
2. Containment and HEPA air filtration
3. Mold removal & antimicrobial cleaning
4. Foundation waterproofing & repair
5. Installation of humidity control systems
As a result, your basement stays cleaner, healthier, and protected moving forward.
Why Harrisburg Homeowners Trust Us
We’re a local, family-run, woman-owned business with more than four generations of experience protecting Pennsylvania homes.
Because we live and work in this region, we understand the unique moisture challenges Harrisburg homeowners face. That’s why we’ve been voted Best Basement Waterproofer 11 years in a row — not because of gimmicks, but because we deliver honest work and lasting results.
No pressure. No scare tactics. Just solutions that work.
Schedule a Free Mold Inspection in Harrisburg
Mold problems rarely resolve on their own. Therefore, scheduling an inspection early can help prevent more costly damage later.
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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.