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If you live in the City of Chicago, then you know how the close proximity of homes in many neighborhoods makes managing rainwater a challenge, because there is nowhere to direct it far enough away from the houses. And this is a problem. Water sitting and soaking the ground...
Foundation Repair Estimates – 7 Things To Consider Before You Buy When you notice signs of foundation damage, either cracks in your basement foundation walls, or doors and windows sticking upstairs, the next step you take is critical to the long-term health of your home and your wallet. Because foundation...
We hear this question often from homeowners who are looking at their finished basements and realizing the risk of having a single mechanical sump pump to protect their belongings from flood damage. They know that as soon as their single pump, or the power it’s connected to stops, the...
Do you have sinking concrete around your home and want to address it but don’t want to spend thousands replacing it because it is still in good shape? Have you done a little research and asked some neighbors and they keep throwing out this strange term “Mudjacking,” but you...
In previous articles we have discussed the three most common ways to repair sinking sidewalks in Chicago; concrete replacement, mudjacking and polyurethane concrete raising. While all three have their place in the home repair industry, mudjacking is the least expensive way to solve settling concrete sidewalks. As with most...
In previous articles we have discussed how much sinking concrete is in Chicago, the different ways to repair it, the differences in those methods, but many people want to know…how much does repairing sinking concrete in Chicago cost? The obvious answer is…it depends. Whether the concrete is being replaced, mudjacked...
According to the U.S. Census, there are over 1,000,000 housing units in Chicago. Almost every private home in Chicago has a sidewalk; there are sidewalks to the front entry, rear service walks to get to the building from the alley and let’s not forget the infamous “gangway” that runs...
Gutters and downspouts play an important role in managing rain water around your house. When configured properly, they effectively direct roof water away from your home. When they are not, large amounts of water are allowed to dump next to your foundation causing seepage and even worse, foundation movement. In...
Shiny new appliances, new siding, new cabinets and beautiful new floors, what is there not to love? The house is in the right location, has the right look and the price is right…time to put in an offer right? Not so fast, unfortunately there can be a lot of...
If you are having basement seepage and are thinking of installing Interior Drain Tile to keep your basement dry, here are 12 questions you need to ask any contractor who’s offering you a solution. These questions will help you discover critical information about the contractor, their solutions and services...
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