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Waterproofing An Older Home

October 6, 2016
Waterproofing an Older Home

 

Older homes can make great purchases. They have the charm of another era, and a cozy feel that comes with more traditional building materials and construction. Often times, they are also built more solidly than mass-produced homes, and with the added bonus of being much more unique. (more…)

Protecting Your Home From Old Man Winter

September 23, 2016
Old Man Winter
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Many of us get so caught up in the holiday season that we have the tendency to forget to prepare our homes for the arrival and departure of Old Man Winter. The last thing anyone wants is water damage in their homes from the Spring thaw.

During the time between March and April, the temperature outside can drastically warm up, causing a potential rapid thaw of the snow around your property. (more…)

Sump Pump Shopping 101

September 14, 2016
Flooded basement

When it comes to your home, quality investments are critical to saving money long term. Your home is your sanctuary, your recluse; the place where you let your hair down and spend time with your loved ones, or simply unwind from a long, hard day. It’s when corners are cut that your home becomes a headache (barring unforeseen events and natural disasters). One such corner that tends to be cut, is a failsafe that not too many people really notice unless it fails: their sump pump. Be it from heavy rains, a sewage backup, or a waterline leaking; your basement is at risk of flooding, and even though you may have taken precautions to minimize that risk, a reliable failsafe is always recommended. This is where sump pumps come into play; little machines that pump excess water that would normally pool in your basement, safely outside and away from your home. Sump pumps, however, are not built equally; as there are a couple of different types of pumps, all varying in material used. So how do you choose a quality sump pump? Continue reading and we’ll reveal the world of sump pumps to you. (more…)

Basement Window Well Issues?

August 19, 2016
Flooded window well rocks window flooding flooded basement

One of two things are currently on your plate right now, you’re either looking at installing windows into your basement and need to add some window wells, or you’re looking to replace a couple of currently existing window wells; either way there’s a couple of things you’ll need to consider before you pick up a shovel and attempt it yourself. If you’re not sure just what a window well is, it’s okay, we’ll help out there too! (more…)

Contractor Nightmares?

August 12, 2016
contractor nightmare Creepy stalker guy

After noticing that your basement is damp, or has a nasty tendency of leaking every time you get a decent rain, you’ve made the decision of getting your basement waterproofed. A quick Google search brings up a multitude of different companies, but one in particular catches your eye. They’re highly rated, and their site is professional looking, with some amazing reviews to back them up. With this in mind, coupled with their reasonable pricing, you decide to take a chance on them. What happens next, isn’t what you expected. Instead of the friendly, professional service you had read about, you’re confronted with a contractor nightmare. Their machinery rolls across not just your yard, but your garden as well, the truck meant to carry away the dirt and debris following it. No barriers, nothing to protect your lawn or your neighbors lawns from being torn up. (more…)

My Basement Flooded, Now What?

August 8, 2016
vacuuming water from the ground flooded basement
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With all the rain we’ve been getting lately, it’s a high possibility that you’ve been afflicted with one of the homeowner’s worst nightmares: a flooded basement. Don’t panic, we’re going to cover the bases on what needs to be done in this blog, and help you where we can! If your basement hasn’t flooded, it doesn’t hurt to read over this blog to prepare yourself just in case it does happen; it’s better to be prepared and ready to take action as opposed to panicking after all! Before we get too far into the cleanup process, however, we strongly recommend that you call your insurance company right off the bat. There are things they may be able to assist with, and they also need to be kept in the loop about any potential property damage. Let them know what’s happened and the steps you want to take, as that could affect your policy. (more…)

Basement Apartments: What You Must Know!

July 25, 2016
Stylistic Basement Apartment

Basement apartments; a good way for a person to either potentially help pay off their mortgage or help with their bills, or a good ‘starter’ apartment for those who don’t mind living under the ground. While this can turn into a win-win scenario for both parties, it can also turn into a massive, wet mess. After all the rain we’ve been getting (and are about to get) we thought we’d talk about both sides of the ‘basement apartment’ coin. If you’re a homeowner with a basement you don’t use, you’ve got a lot to think about before you convert it into an apartment.for rent sign
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So Many Cement Options…

July 15, 2016
concrete sidewalk

With summertime weather comes an assortment of activities, including family get togethers, pool parties, barbeques; the list goes on. As a homeowner, chances are you’ll wind up hosting a few, however winter may have been exceptionally rough on your cement surfaces. Not to worry, we here at Ashworth Drainage are here to help, and after some consideration, came up with a few things you can look at to spruce up your property using something you may not have considered before: cement.

 

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Buying a House? Check That Basement!

July 5, 2016
new home, Ashworth
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When you’re looking at new, potential homes on the market, there are so many factors that come into play, it can be hard to see all the potential problems that may spring up down the road. An example of something that’s overlooked quite a bit, are signs of a potentially leaky basement, something that could prove to be not only a huge headache, but a financial hardship down the road. In order to avoid that, we thought we’d help you by covering some of the basic things to look for in your potential basement when you’re looking at buying a house. (more…)

5 Common Canada Day Misconceptions from Ashworth Drainage

June 24, 2016
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Canada Day… the celebration of the birth of our fantastic, peace loving Nation. Ashworth Drainage prides themselves on their extensive Canadian knowledge?. How many of the following 5 Canada Day misconceptions were you aware of? (more…)