Maintenance
Outdoor Waterproofing: Securing Your Property Against Spring Thaw Leaks
As winter recedes and the spring thaw sets in, homeowners face a new set of challenges in maintaining their property’s integrity. The melting snow and ice, coupled with spring rainfall, can lead to significant water intrusion issues, especially in basements and foundations. Ashworth Drainage, a leader in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services, emphasizes the…
Read MoreDo I Need Foundation Repair?
If you’ve been noticing cracks in your walls, floors, or ceilings, it’s possible that you need foundation repair. Many homeowners are unaware of the damage that can be done by a faulty foundation until it’s too late. Let’s discuss some common signs that you need foundation repair, as well as the benefits of getting it…
Read MoreHow To Correct Drainage Problems Around Your Background Pool
Proper drainage around your swimming pool is important to keeping sanitary; you don’t want to let soil and debris flow into the water you’ve spent so much time and money cleaning! “Proper drainage” means getting rid of any standing water around the pool and deck and preventing pooling in planters, garden beds, and lawns that…
Read MoreHow Wall Anchors Work To Prevent Foundation Issues
Foundation walls that are under pressure and buckling inwards can severely impact the rest of your home. Floors can slope, windows and doors will lean, and cracks can form around seals and on the upper floors. Even a slight lean can cause major problems! When you notice a foundation wall showing the signs of cracking,…
Read MoreHow Can The Government Help Prevent Basement Flooding?
When your basement floods, you don’t have to fix it alone. Many municipal governments have programs designed to help homeowners with flooded basements, and this includes the City of London! But the biggest job they have is keeping larger drainage systems working, and this starts with the sewers.
Read MoreDo You Have To Immediately Replace Water-Damaged Drywall?
In the average home, most walls and ceilings are made with drywall. This is a sheet of gypsum-based plaster kept together by paper. While some types of drywall are made with materials that make it more resistant to water, average drywall can be quite susceptible to damage from even small leaks. Replacing water-damaged drywall is…
Read MoreWhat Is A French Drain, And Why Would I Want One?
The French drain is an important part of a home’s drainage system. It guides water away from the foundation walls and any low-lying parts of a property, helping to keep them dry and the basement free of moisture. While it’s probably already helping your foundation, you might want to consider a French drain on other…
Read MoreThree Types Of Shower Waterproofing To Protect Your Bathroom
When a bathroom isn’t properly waterproofed, showers can cause a number of household problems: mold growth, damage to the walls and flooring of the bathroom, and even damage to the structure of the home itself. Good waterproofing prevents all the unavoidable bathroom moisture from getting absorbed into the construction material and damaging it. Whether you’re…
Read MoreHow Pools Can Complicate Yard Drainage
A backyard can be hard to drain as completely as many property owners would like. Whether it’s flat or sloped, a lot of us have to fight against unwanted pools of water turning their lawns into miniature swamps. Things get even messier when these property owners put in a wanted pool of water.
Read MoreHomes At The Bottom Of A Hill: How We Re-route Water Away
Spring runoff is a frustrating yet always reliable presence for a home located at the base of a slope. It’s not just the surface water you should be concerned with, though that can bring a lot of unwanted soil and plant matter, too; the subsurface water, that moisture flowing beneath the ground, can wreak havoc…
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