Cristian Abrigo explains why timely repairs are crucial

In this Local Business In Focus we spoke to Cristian Abrigo, Operations Manager at NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair. Call them today at 703-690-3889 or nvwaterproofing.com for all your solutions for wet basements, foundation repairs, crack repairs, drainage systems and new home waterproofing.

Cristian Abrigo, operations manager at NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, makes it a priority to address home repair issues promptly to prevent escalation. He shared experiences from his fieldwork that illustrate why timely intervention is critical.

Abrigo reports cases where minor issues became major problems due to delays in resolution. “This happens far too often. Homeowners deal with these problems and hope that they might eventually go away,” he explained. This frequent procrastination can lead to serious complications, significantly increasing the scope and cost of repairs required.

Abrigo discussed a memorable case, describing a scenario in which a small leak led to the discovery of a much larger problem. “Waterproof insulation. It's a completely finished basement, so they can't see what's behind the drywall. They saw water coming in and didn't think much about it because unfortunately it's water that comes in, but we'll leave it at that and then they finally decided to do something.

When we cut the drywall to expose the area behind it, we discovered massive problems with the foundation, so not only was water coming in through the foundation wall, but dirt and silt from the outside were also coming through,” Abrigo recalls. This example highlights the potential risks of neglecting seemingly insignificant problems.

NV Waterproofing's approach to inspections and consultations is to educate homeowners about the issues and the potential consequences of inaction. “So it definitely seems a bit like advice, because for us education is the most important thing. We want the homeowner, whoever we are dealing with, to understand what is going on. I mean, you're not going to make this major investment unless you fully understand what it's about and how we're going to go about it. “, explained Abrigo.

By conducting thorough inspections and discussing the results with homeowners, NV Waterproofing ensures customers are fully informed and can make informed decisions about how to proceed with repairs.

“I advise the customer what I would do based on my expertise. That's what I noticed during my inspection, that you may not have marked what you called us here for as super, but rather, for example, installing downspout extensions to prevent foundation problems from occurring in other areas,” Abrigo said, raising his voice Highlights the benefits of the company's proactive approach to preventing further damage.

Through education and detailed advice, NV Waterproofing helps homeowners understand the importance of acting quickly to protect their property and avoid major problems in the future.