It's become a standard in this industry for companies to promise a lifetime warranty but consumers who learned the hard way can tell you that's basically meaningless given how often contractors go out of business within a few years. Many others hold themselves out as qualified for mold removal without the industry certifications and education in that critical specialty.  And others still will take your money to finish your basement but use material like common drywall that soon succumbs to the damp environment with mildew and mold.

That's why it's important to know about Basement Systems USA in Joppa MD whose lifetime warranty is the real thing considering not only has the company proved its longevity in this challenging industry since 1998 but their warranty is also backed by a national manufacturer for assurance, who are independently certified as mold experts, and who finish basements with patented materials that are waterproof and damp proof such that they are guaranteed for 50 years, all of which has made them a recommended favorite of consumers from Baltimore to Wilmington to Philadelphia including for air management and damp-proofing including enclosed crawl spaces, basement finishing, egress installations, sump pumps, and crack repairs.

Consumers Report Better Value From Basement Systems USA & owner Pete Westera

In order to appear competitive, most companies will promise you a lifetime warranty. But this is a very volatile industry with big ups and downs based on the weather that drives many contractors under in a short time, rendering their warranty meaningless. Unlike those companies, Basement Systems USA and owner Pete Westera have proven longevity since 1998.  Pete explains, "Succeeding in this industry can be tougher than regular construction since there are unpredictable swings based on the weather. Gratefully we've got the experience and organizational ability that has given us the staying power we've demonstrated throughout the years."   In addition, their work is also guaranteed by the national manufacturer of the same name so that either way, customers know their lifetime guarantee will continue to be made good on.

When you're finishing a basement to add living space, don't make the mistake that so many others have regretted, only to learn later that the cheapest companies are really the most costly.  That's because those others use cheap materials meant for the drier environment upstairs like common drywall or flooring. Warping, mildew, and mold are the result soon after.  In contrast, Basement Systems USA are experts in this specialty who not only incorporate water and air management into the design but also give you patented products that resist a more moist environment.

Owner Pete Westera shares, "Drywall is a bad idea since it's just gypsum inside paper and susceptible to even just condensation. Instead, our customers get panels specifically designed as moisture proof and so come with a 50-year guarantee. The flooring is similarly formulated to be waterproof, so both products let you avoid the costly expense of replacement due to moisture damage and mold, and retain that resale value you were counting on when you invested in refinishing the space."

And that investment is made even easier for customers of Basement Systems USA with attractive financing options including 100% financing with no interest.

Giving customers that longed for extra living space more affordably than an addition is especially rewarding to owner Peter Westera. He says, "A recent customer in Philly was in a particularly tough spot.  His basement had so much square footage but was unusable, very wet, moldy with flooding and with a low ceiling so that you couldn't even stand up straight.  We lowered the floor 18 inches and transformed it from a nasty dungeon to a fully finished space they are overjoyed with and which has already paid for itself with the increased resale value."

Harford County resident Pete Westera lives in Joppa MD. He and his wife of 26 years have raised two children, a teenaged son and a daughter in college.  Pete started in this industry at the age of 17 working for his uncle's waterproofing company.  Since founding his own company in 1998 he's gained a reputation as a company that invests in employees through ongoing training to maintain their expert advantage and to keep them motivated to deliver high quality results to customers.   Outside of work, the biggest part of his life is his church where he volunteers close to 20 hours every week, both in the youth deparrment and also mission work to support churches overseas operating in a difficult environment under unfriendly Moslem governments.

So rather than waste money on companies not truly trained for mold, those seemingly cheaper for refinishing but really more costly due to repair or replacement of moisture damage to the inappropriate materials they use, and especially ones promising a lifetime warranty that go out of business not long after, consumers told us Basement Systems USA was the choice proven to be experts, to give you materials guaranteed to last for years, and whose warranty is backed by a national manufacturer.

Among the consumer reports we received in our research, one from Dominic said it well when he told us, "I did hire Basement Systems USA. I would recommend them. I was very happy with the work they did. Water got behind a wall in my house and caused it to buckle. The gentleman who came out to do the initial estimate was fantastic. He didn't try to sell me things that I didn't need.  He gave me his recommendation and literally showed me all the different sump pump options. He didn't try to sell me a bunch of extra stuff. They guys who came out to do the work did good work. They put everything down on the rugs and make sure nothing was damaged. And everything they did they were letting me know what was going on.   I recommend using them."