Last week I was standing in a basement full of mold and water. I live in Squirrel Hill which is an older section of town and my basement, along with all of my neighbors, leaks. I was told it was something that we should ""just live with"" or ""something we could not help."" For about 6 years I listened to my friends and did nothing. I lived in a home with a moldy, smelly and wet basement. Then, to my amazement, I was walking through the Pittsburgh Home Remodelers Show and I saw Keystone Basement Systems booth. I had no intention of doing anything in terms of fixing it because I though it could not be done. I walked over simply to inquire if there was a way to control the smell of the home. I talked to someone named Josh and he explained that I did not have to live with a basement like that as it was easily fixed. With a bit of skepticism I set up a time for him to come out and give me an estimate to fix the problem...with little in terms of expectation.\r
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Josh came over last Monday and gave me an estimate not only to fix the water and mold, but also a way to control the air quality. He explained how humidity control machines can also create optimal air quality. I was very interested and I had them over Friday to install the system.\r
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I can honestly say that I have never been more satisfied with a home improvement in my life. I just increased my living space by 33% and I can move all the stuff I have piled in the upstairs closets in the basement. It feels so much more comfortable now. My basement is dry and free of mold. I just had a separate company test the mold and they also found that the mold count is normal. I am so happy I felt I should write this email to let people know that you do not have to live with a wet, moldy basement. \r
Pros: Joshua English was a great inspector...If you use Keystone ask for him
Cons: I did not know this service existed...it should be better advertised
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