What is efflorescence?

Efflorescence is the white, powdery salt deposit left on concrete, brick or block when water moves through it and evaporates at the surface.

What efflorescence means

Efflorescence is the white, powdery salt deposit left on concrete, brick or block when water moves through it and evaporates at the surface.

Where it matters on a waterproofing job

It is a sign of water movement, not a problem in itself. Point it out as evidence when you explain where water is coming from, and do not sell a coating that only hides it.

What it costs

For efflorescence, the closest koira.ai price is the basement waterproofing cost guide, near $5,000 for a typical job and $2,450 to $8,200 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The basement waterproofing cost calculator prices a job line by line.

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Today $9,300$8,100 / $1,200
This week $25,050$18,570 / $6,480
This month $69,300$46,150 / $23,150
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