ASHWORTH DRAINAGE BLOG

Don’t Spring A Leak This Spring!

April 6, 2017
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Spring is here, which means birds singing, buds growing on trees, and no more snow! While you might rejoice when you look out your window to see the ground no longer covered in the white stuff, snow just doesn’t disappear. It’s going to go somewhere, and it’s usually underground. (more…)

Why Choose a Local Waterproofing Contractor?

December 16, 2016
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Let’s say you’ve moved to London, Ontario. You’ve memorized the street names and patterns, the selection of local pizza and Chinese food places, and checked how far you are from schools and parks. You’re well on your way to getting to know your neighbors and becoming a member of the community! (more…)

Waterproof Basement? Here Are Five Cool Ways To Use It!

December 8, 2016
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So you’ve done the smart thing and firmly waterproofed your basement. You’ve officially seen the last of leaks, mold, and cracking cement for a long, long time. Now what? Don’t let the hard, technical work go to waste! Make the most of it and turn that amazingly sealed basement into a wonderful entertainment space. You won’t have to worry any longer about your precious books, movies, furniture, or electronics getting warped or damaged – why not maximize their usage? The possibilities to make this new, warm, usable space really reflect you are endless! (more…)

Basement Flooding: The Funny Side

December 2, 2016
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When your basement is flooding, it’s never really all that hilarious. There’s a lot to do, getting rid of all that water, then fixing the problem, and then hoping that not too much damage has been done to your possessions. It’s a lot of work!

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Of course, after it’s all said and done, it can be a little funny. (more…)

Snow: How to Outfox The Elements This Winter

November 25, 2016
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Everyone wants snow around the holidays. Unless you’re a real Grinch, nobody truly wants a “green Christmas”. While it might be harder to enjoy as a driver or even as a homeowner, a nice snowfall can really define the season.

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It’s what snow essentially is, and what it can do to your basement that might have you cursing the white stuff. Believe it or not, snow isn’t a magical substance – it’s just cold water! A four or five-inch fall of heavy, wet snow could translate into an inch of water. Even if only a little snow melts, that could mean a lot of water seeping into the ground around your foundation and eventually into your basement.

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Energy Efficiency Incentives

November 17, 2016
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We understand that our customers are proud of their homes and that they make great efforts to keep them, warm, dry and comfortable.  In addition to basement waterproofing, energy efficiency is key to realizing this goal. We have gathered a little information to keep you warm all winter!

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What You MUST Know About Ashworth Drainage

November 11, 2016
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Drainage and waterproofing are absolutely essential to the safety of your home and property. Getting to know your local drainage heroes is essential, too, so you know that you can trust them to do good work. With that, here are some essential facts about us, Ashworth Drainage, so you know what you can expect when you need solutions to your water problems. (more…)

Top Five Horror Movies That Wouldn’t Be Scary If They Had A Good Drainage Contractor

October 26, 2016
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Some of the scariest movies of all time include basements in which some sort of evil being scares an unsuspecting victim. What scares us most about these basements is not the demon or ghost lurking around, but the potential for foundation leaks and damage due to poor drainage. We can’t help but cringe at people sloshing about in dark cellars, the sound of dripping water, and crumbling foundations. If the homeowners in these five movies had called Ashworth Drainage instead of letting their basements get worse, they would have been way less scary! (more…)

Local Business – Why we Support London

October 20, 2016
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There’s a quality we here at Ashworth Drainage that we value, one we hope is valued by local businesses all over the great city of London and beyond. That quality is the community, and doing what we can to create and sustain it. Helping build this sense of community means supporting local business isn’t just the logical thing to do – it’s the right thing to do. (more…)

Waterproofing A New Home 101

October 14, 2016
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Waterproofing your new home is one of those steps that might not seem as glamorous or important as the other parts in the building of a home, but it’s incredibly necessary. If you want your home to keep its high property value, stay structurally sound, be warm and dry, and be as maintenance-free as possible, you’re going to want to do the best job you can to waterproof it.

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This also means it’ll cost you a pretty penny, as it’s not simple to do a comprehensive waterproofing. But the proven solutions are the ones that take into account the entirety of your living space, not just ones designed to keep moisture out of the basement. Drainage, landscape, and the foundation of your home are all important to consider in making sure you have minimal, if any, headaches in the future. (more…)