basement remodel first steps?

How does one determine the soundness of a basement  (in terms of water, mold, and insects/rodents)? We would like to remodel the basement of our newly purchased house, but as a first step want to get a sense of how livable it is, how it is constructed. It has been used as living space by the previous owners for the past 10 years. They said there were no floods. Our inspector also did not see any signs of damage. But before we invest in the remodel we would like to make any necessary improvements to keep water, mold, and critters away. Can anyone recommend a professional with this type of expertise? Or, is there a process or inspection that can tell us what we need to know, other than what the regular home inspector said?

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in Cellar 13 years ago

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etconstruction | 12 years and 11 months ago

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You can contact ET Construction Inc and we will do a full inspection and answer all your questions and concerns. you will recieve a free home consultations and written estimate on all requested work. Contact # 917 468 9468 email- phoneetforyourhome@gmail.com

anonymous | 13 years ago

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you should call a contractor and ask them. they will able to help with this ques. if you do have any water mold or any sort of leaking problem, they might be able to figure it out. my contractor is really good . call him 718-669-8305\. ask for millad.

guikazoid | 13 years ago

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long shot, but is this the house that just sold on 31st street 4/5 ave?

woodlouse | 13 years ago

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You could inspect the walls for any gaps and fill them, monitor the humidity and maybe get a dehumidifier to keep mold and critters at bay. Basements are naturally damp and damp invites critters and mold. If you haven’t seen any seepage or leaks in spite of the heavy rains in the past few weeks you’re probably okay. It’s still a basement, though, and there’s a reason why New York City doesn’t consider it living space. You should probably also install a sump pump just to be safe in case of seepage or burst pipes