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Why Some Basement Waterproofing Companies Don’t Repair Foundation Cracks

Mar 20, 2012 • By Matthew Stock.

Believe it or not, there are basement waterproofing companies that won’t fix a foundation crack (as shown below). That’s right! It may be hard to believe, but they are out there.   Over the years, I’ve heard just about every excuse in the book. Some of these might sound plausible...

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Tags: foundation cracks, cracks in basement walls, foundation waterproofing, basement waterproofing facts, drain tile, researching companies, interior drain tile, exterior drain tile, how to choose a waterproofing company, interior foundation crack repair, exterior foundation crack repair, complaints

Finding the Best Basement Waterproofing Companies - Check References!

Finding the Best Basement Waterproofing Companies - Check References!

Mar 18, 2012 • By Matthew Stock.

I’m often asked what really makes one basement waterproofing company different from the other. Sure, there are nuances on how we fix a crack versus another company. We all offer different lines of back-up sump pumps. And every company will try telling you why their proprietary drain tile system...

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Tags: basement waterproofing facts, researching companies, how to choose a waterproofing company, complaints

Why Basement Waterproofing Contractors Get So Many Complaints

Why Basement Waterproofing Contractors Get So Many Complaints

Mar 15, 2012 • By Matthew Stock.

Bill Cosby once said, “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try and please everybody”. Mr. Cosby was certainly a top notch entertainer, but I’m not so sure he would have made a good basement waterproofer. We like to think of ourselves as top-notch...

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Tags: researching companies, competitors, how to choose a waterproofing company, complaints, us waterproofing complaints

How to Find Basement Wall Cracks in a Finished Basement

How to Find Basement Wall Cracks in a Finished Basement

Mar 13, 2012 • By Matthew Stock.

Bar none, basement wall cracks are the most common source of seepage problems. If you have a foundation that is constructed of poured concrete, there’s a very high likelihood there is a crack somewhere in your foundation. If your basement is finished, it can become a challenge to find...

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Tags: foundation cracks, basement crack, cracks in basement walls, interior foundation crack repair, exterior foundation crack repair

Everything You Want to Know About Leaky Basement Walls and Floors

Everything You Want to Know About Leaky Basement Walls and Floors

Mar 11, 2012 • By Matthew Stock with Ben Shachter.

Getting water into the basement is an unpleasant situation for anyone, whether you have a finished basement in your home or if it is an unfinished storage area. Heck, even seepage in an isolated furnace or mechanical room is unacceptable. And waterproofing is not a want - it is...

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Tags: foundation waterproofing, basement waterproofing facts, most common problems

Why Tom Silva Has No Clue How to Waterproof a Basement

Why Tom Silva Has No Clue How to Waterproof a Basement

Mar 8, 2012 • By Matthew Stock.

At the beginning of the year, we started a basement waterproofing blog called “Basement Matters”. Our main goal behind the blog was to educate homeowners by publishing fresh and original articles and videos drawing from our 55 years of experience. As a part of the project, I examined hundreds...

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Tags: basement waterproofing solutions, basement waterproofing facts, researching companies, competitors, reviews, diy basement waterproofing

Top 4 Reasons Why Basement Waterproofing Repairs Fail

Top 4 Reasons Why Basement Waterproofing Repairs Fail

Mar 1, 2012 • By Matthew Stock with Ben Shachter.

Not all basement waterproofing repairs are created equal. There is a big difference between a basement waterproofing professional and a general handyman who is a novice. We are not saying that someone who is mechanically inclined and has a little know-how is not capable of attempting a repair. We...

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Tags: complaints, foundation cracks, basement crack, cracks in basement walls, foundation waterproofing, basement waterproofing solutions, basement waterproofing facts, most common problems

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