Reasons Foundation Repair Is Important

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If you have a home, then it is important to make sure that the foundation is in good condition. A damaged foundation can lead to all sorts of problems, including structural damage to your home. In this post, we will discuss some of the reasons why foundation repair is so important. We will also talk…

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Assessing Your Basement for Winter Damage: Leaks, Cracks, and More

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The winter months can be harsh on your home, and your basement is no exception. If you haven’t already done so, it’s important to take a look at your basement for any signs of damage. Leaks, cracks, and water damage can all lead to expensive repairs down the road if not addressed early on. In…

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What Causes Basement Moisture?

Basements can be notorious for being dank, humid places, but don’t take the moisture as an ordinary sign – it can mean an issue exists that could affect the integrity of your entire house. From foundation shifting to hazardous mould, basement moisture can be a sign of a lot of different problems. What causes basement…

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What’s So Great About French Drains?

Water isn’t immune to gravity: it always moves to the lowest point. On many properties, that can be the ground around a home. When heavy rains fall or snow begins to melt, all that water can flow through the soil and right up to the foundation walls. One of the ways to stop this water…

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How Much Do Window Wells Cost?

Window wells are a small but important part of protecting the inside of your basement. If water is leaking in from your windows, the problem might be with the window well – or lack thereof. If you don’t have wells around your basement windows, what’s the cost of having them installed? A lot less than…

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Can You Waterproof A Basement Only From The Inside?

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Some homeowners believe that basements only need to be waterproofed from the inside. They assume that by making the walls tight when finishing the basement, they won’t have to worry about any leakage or drainage problems. This misguided thinking can lead to many problems that extend far beyond just the basement!

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Homes At The Bottom Of A Hill: How We Re-route Water Away

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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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The Most Common Foundation Cracks

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Believe it or not, there are “types” of cracks that can form in your foundation. The different stresses on the basement wall materials can cause cracks to form in specific ways. Cracks caused by wall settling and shrinkage, and cracks in the basement floor, are all caused by different issues, and their treatment can depend…

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An Intro to Property Grading: How To Tell You’re Graded Properly

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Have you ever put some thought into property grading? Do you know how your home property is “graded”? You might be inclined to give the land around your foundation an A+, but you can learn it’s actually an F when it starts to rain. If your property isn’t graded properly, the moisture will flow towards…

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