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Spring is a season that brings plenty of joy and excitement to homeowners. The warmer weather and longer days mean that it’s time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. However, springtime also brings with it a unique set of challenges for homeowners, especially those with basements. As...
Downspouts play a crucial role in protecting a home’s foundation and preventing water damage. Without properly functioning downspouts, rainwater can accumulate around the foundation, leading to soil erosion, basement seepage, and even structural damage. By redirecting water away form the house, downspouts help to maintain the integrity of the foundation...
Getting seepage in your basement after a rain or snow melt is a depressing situation. The hours of cleanup make you wonder if it’s even worth finishing your basement. There are many ways that seepage can enter a home and unfortunately, you may have more than one of those issues! How...
There are a number of factors that determine the cost of waterproofing a basement. Below are some of the more significant variables. Factors Influencing the Cost to Waterproof a Basement: Foundation Type The first step in solving a basement seepage problem is to determine what the foundation was constructed of. Foundations in the Chicago...
Who thought that gutters could be a source of basement seepage? Doesn’t seem like something so high up could affect something below the ground. But alas, they do! Caring for your gutters is the easiest preventative measure to avoid basement foundation cracks and basement seepage. Read on to find out...
Gutters have one purpose which is to collect water and direct it away from the home. Throughout the seasons in Chicagoland, gutters collect debris such as leaves, twigs, pine needles, etc. It is imperative to have your gutters cleaned by a professional. We recommend this be done a minimum of...
It might seem like a silly question but for those who are new homeowners or don’t own a home, they may not know what a window well is or its purpose. Homes that have a lower level or basement will generally need a window. Basement windows are needed to allow...
Not all basement dampness comes from seepage. Have you ever gone in your basement and noticed sweat on your windows, a musty odor, or recurring spring dampness? These signs do not always mean seepage but could mean the humidity is too high! You are probably asking why humidity in your...
2021 was a tough year. Not only were we still knee deep into the COVID-19 Pandemic, but we also experienced the longest duration of drought since 2000. Precipitation was hard to come by and combined with the heat, the ground dried out. So how does the 2021 drought affect my...
There are two kinds of foundation cracks, structural and non-structural. How on earth do you know the difference? Your mind quickly fills with questions about structural damage, repair expenses, family safety, and more. So how can you tell if a foundation crack is structural? There are different ways to determine which...
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