With the changing colors of the leaves comes the colder weather, and more rain. Here’s our best basement waterproofing tips to help you prevent water from leaking into your basement and keep it dry throughout the fall. 1. Clear Your Gutters and Downspouts of Debris One of the main causes of water leaking into your [...]
Basement moisture can come from a variety of sources, and it’s often an ongoing problem. This area of your home is surrounded by moist soil, a fact that does not help in basement moisture control. This can make your basement unusable, or it can cause damage to a finished living space or storage area. Having [...]
Like most things in your life, your home relies on a solid foundation. The basement and foundation of your home support it and prevents it from serious damage. Maintaining your foundation is one of the most fundamental tasks of every homeowner, and you should routinely check for any damage to your house. So, when your [...]
Hurricane season is upon us, and it's time protect your basement. To say that water is capable of doing major damage to your basement is an understatement. Add to that the force of wind and potentially heavier than usual rainfall, and the problems you could be facing with your basement repairs could be rather costly. To [...]
If you are like most homeowners, there is nothing worse than finding that your basement flooded after a torrential rain. Worse yet is when your basement gets flooded and there is no obvious reason there are inches of water on your basement floor. This type of unexpected disaster can result in the thousands of dollars [...]
Do You Need A French Drain On Your Property? A French drain may sound like a complex plumbing tool, but a French drain is a simplified drain that will protect your home and landscaping. You can drain your property with a French drain you build yourself, or you may commission a drain from your local [...]
Has winter come to your home with a vengeance? You're right to be worried. Snow, sleet and ice can collect at the lowest levels of your home and do serious damage to its structural integrity, so it's important to protect your basement at all costs. Here are just five tips for keeping it nice and [...]
While many believe that water seepage in a basement happens due to large cracks in the walls or floors, sometimes the issue can be the wall itself, which isn't nearly as easy to identify. As such, it's essential that you waterproof your basement in order to stave off any water damage now or in the [...]
Basement foundation problems usually occur in much older homes. Most homeowners are only able to detect the problem once there is a major problem. Those with older homes should always be aware of the various signs to look for when attempting to identify cracks in the basement. Why do cracks in the basement foundation happen [...]
When you’re a kid, the idea of your basement filling up with water so that it’s the equivalent of an indoor swimming pool is exciting. As an adult, it’s more of a fear. And, even if your basement doesn’t fill with water, leaks and small pools aren’t welcomed either. Overtime, build up of water can [...]
