As we all know, life tends to throw us curves every once in a while. You’ve taken all the steps to prevent basement flooding, like installing a sump pump, cleaning out your gutters, making sure you’ve got the proper drainage and all the things recommended by the experts. You feel pretty good about being proactive […]
Simply stated, every home should have a sump pump. While we’ve all heard about, or perhaps even experienced, a flooded basement due to a sump pump problem, the benefits still outweigh the risks. The mechanical nature of the pump makes it susceptible to wear and tear, so understanding some of the common sump pump problems […]
FOOLPROOF STEPS TO OWNING A PERFECTLY NORMAL BASEMENT If you’re like most homeowners, you spend the majority of your time in the upper levels of your home. Unless you’ve finished a section of the basement as an exercise room, office, game room or laundry, you only venture downstairs occasionally. When you do, you might brush […]
The symptoms of a drainage problem can often be elusive and difficult to uncover. You might only notice puddles during rainstorms or water problems may develop over time. In fact, many issues go undetected for years; only becoming obvious when a foundation crack appears. Once it’s been determined that you have a real drainage issue, […]
As you prepare for the cold winter months ahead, make sure your “To Do” list includes taking the necessary steps to prevent basement flooding. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are lost each year from basement flooding. Regardless of the use – for storage, a work area, a laundry room, a play area or extra living […]
PEACE OF MIND IS A DRY BASEMENT There’s nothing more relaxing than drifting off to sleep listening to the rain patter against your windows. It’s a cozy feeling being warm and dry inside your home – while Mother Nature is doing her thing outside. Suddenly you bolt out of bed remembering that last time there […]
THE 8 STEPS TO BASEMENT WATERPROOFING PROCESS While a little water in an unfinished basement or a damp feeling as you step onto the carpet of a finished lower level may not seem like cause for concern, they should not be ignored. Small leaks often get bigger and if not repaired, can lead to health […]
A wet basement is never a fun thing to deal with. If not rectified in time, this problem can sometimes have a serious impact not only on the condition and the value of the property, but also the health of its inhabitants. Usually the repairs are conservative in nature, like when there is a foundation […]
The interesting fact about foundation cracks is that when they are discovered, they tend to scare homeowners. There is not a lot of education or awareness about foundation cracks and most owners who are afraid of getting ‘bad news’ in the form of a large contracting bill, will attempt to mask the crack themselves or […]
A flooded basement is a story that most homeowners do not want to share, let alone experience more than once. It is a costly, disruptive and potentially dangerous occurrence that can be avoided with a few precautions and some expertise. As with any strategic battle, it pays to know who your enemy is. When it […]
