by Concrete Foundation | Jan 21, 2025 | Basement Water Damage, Drain Tile, Sump Pump
What Are Drain Tiles? Drain tiles play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of your home’s foundation. These underground systems are designed to direct water away from your home, preventing water from pooling around the foundation and causing structural damage....
by Concrete Foundation | Jul 29, 2024 | Basement Water Damage, Corrective Grading, Drain Tile, Sump Pump
The rainy season can bring much-needed water to our gardens and landscapes, but it can also pose a significant threat to the foundation of our homes. Without proper precautions, excess water can lead to foundation damage, causing costly repairs and structural issues....
by Concrete Foundation | Apr 2, 2024 | Basement Water Damage, Corrective Grading, Drain Tile, Sump Pump
A sump pump is a device used to remove excess accumulated water from a home’s sump basin. Usually installed in a specially constructed pit or sump basin below the basement floor level, a sump pump is activated, either automatically or manually, when water enters the...
by Concrete Foundation | Mar 5, 2024 | Basement Water Damage, Corrective Grading, Drain Tile, Foundation Repair
The excitement of a freshly remodeled lower level can quickly dissolve into despair if your basement leaks. Tragedy such as this is common, but preventable! Even a home that has never experienced a wet basement in the past is not guaranteed that it will not happen in...
by Concrete Foundation | Feb 28, 2024 | Basement Water Damage, Corrective Grading, Drain Tile, Foundation Repair
As we have had an uncommonly warm winter, rains seem to be continuing thus bringing a common headache for homeowners: basement flooding. The thawing ground and increased precipitation, demands extra vigilance to protect the lower levels of your home. With more time...
by Concrete Foundation | Nov 17, 2023 | Basement Water Damage, Drain Tile, Foundation Repair
As the temperatures begin to drop, homeowners should start to think about how to properly winterize their basements. A cold and damp basement can lead to a variety of problems, including mold growth, pest infestation, and structural damage. Let’s look at some helpful...
