If you’ve started noticing a musty smell, peeling paint, or dark patches on your basement walls, mold could be the culprit. In Lancaster County, our humid summers, clay-rich soil, and frequent storms make basements particularly vulnerable to moisture — and therefore to mold.
From Lancaster City to Ephrata and Elizabethtown, homeowners across the county trust Basement Waterproofing Specialists to remove mold safely and prevent it from returning.
Why Mold Grows So Easily in Lancaster County Basements
Lancaster’s mix of historic farmhouses, older brick homes, and newer developments means water can enter basements in many ways. As a result, mold can develop quickly if moisture isn’t addressed.
The most common causes include:
💧 Cracks in foundations or basement floors
🌧 Storm runoff pooling near walls
🚰 Leaky water heaters or plumbing
🌫 Poor ventilation and high humidity
🧱 Outdated or missing waterproofing systems
Even small leaks can lead to mold growth in as little as 48 hours. Therefore, early detection is critical.
Our Mold Remediation Process
At Basement Waterproofing Specialists, we’ve been helping families across Lancaster County stay mold-free for over four generations. Because we focus on both safety and prevention, our 5-step process ensures lasting results:
1. Inspection & Moisture Detection
2. Containment & Air Filtration
3. Safe Mold Removal with Antimicrobial Treatment
4. Waterproofing to Stop Moisture at the Source
5. Humidity Control for Long-Term Protection
In other words, we don’t just remove mold — we address the cause so it doesn’t come back.
Why Lancaster County Homeowners Choose Us
We’re not a national chain. We’re a 4th-generation, woman-owned, family business with deep roots in southeastern Pennsylvania. Because our crews live and work in this area, we understand the local soil, weather, and home construction issues better than others.
As a result, we’ve been voted Best Basement Waterproofer 11 years in a row. No scare tactics. No high-pressure sales. Just quality work that lasts.
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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.
Additionally, 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.