Paying for Repairs Now vs. Paying the Next Homeowner

     Your basement is wet. Or the walls have cracks. Or the floors. Something happened to your basement, and here you are online, searching for solutions.

     The good news is, Woods Basement Systems has all the solutions you and your basement could want. But now that your dry-basement fantasy has become a real possibility, you're sitting back in your chair and debating:

     Is it worth my time and money to fix my basement?

     A tiny devil appears on your shoulder, saying nay. “Save your cash!” he screams. “Or better yet, use it to buy an even wider television. You can just avoid the basement; it's not like you'll use it when you move!”

     On the other shoulder pops up a small angel. “Actually,” he says, “you need that basement in tip-top condition, especially if you plan to sell this home.” 

     Shoulder Angel is right. Too many homeowners dismiss or put off fixing their wet basement. This might seem like the economic choice, but in truth ignoring your basement's problems is like ignoring an injured ankle. It will only worsen, meaning more expensive repairs. 

     What if you never fix it--pass the problem on to the next homeowner? Well, not many people want to buy a house with a glaring issue like a leaky basement. To compensate, you'll need to sell for less. Crummy basements typically knock 10% off the price. A homeowner may sell his $200,000 house for $20,000 less, due to just a little water. 

     The bottom line is repair your basement now. You'll have more useable space you can enjoy and you won't sell your home at a discount. Woods Basement Systems will ensure your basement gets dry and stays that way. Even if you don't move out for another 20 years, your dry basement will still be a major selling point!