Sep 28, 2015 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Waterproofing, Internal Drainage System, Wet Basement
Most homes with basements will leak eventually, and this isn’t necessarily caused by poor construction or damage–most of the time it is caused by time and the forces of nature such as shifting concrete, settling dirt, and water seepage through windows....
Aug 25, 2015 | Basement Finishing, Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing
There is nothing worse than opening up a basement door and taking a handful of steps down the stairs, only to meet that familiar smell. The damp, musty, stale, earthy smell that tells you that you’re in a basement, but also tells you that you’re dealing with a serious...
Aug 17, 2015 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Waterproofing, Wet Basement
The last thing that you want to have to deal with as a homeowner is a basement that fills up with water every time it rains, or even one that is just “swimming” in moisture and humidity. Water is absolutely the most destructive force inside of a home (outside of fire,...
Jul 20, 2015 | Basement Leaks, Preventative Measures, Wet Basement
A flooded basement is a nasty incident. Not only can it ruin your belongings, but it can threaten the integrity of your home and the health of your family if the water isn’t cleaned up properly by professional wet basement repair company like the Crack Doctor. To...
Jul 13, 2015 | Basement Finishing, Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing
If you’re the handy type, there are a lot of household tasks that can be handled on your own. You take pride in fixing problems on your own and upgrading your house piece by piece. No matter how handy you are, however, there are some problems where a DIY approach just...
May 21, 2015 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing
If moisture in your basement is not under control, the potential consequences are very serious. For one, mold can harm the health of you and your family. Rot and deterioration can also threaten the structural integrity of your entire home. Here’s how to identify a...