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New fallen snow is magical as it turns everything into a winter wonderland, but when that snow results in dampness and water in your basement, not so much. Many homeowners think that basement flooding and water issues only happen in the spring and summer when we traditionally have heavy rainfall, but snow and freeze / […]
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A battery backup sump pump is a critical element to each basement waterproofing system that is installed. Consider that every fall and winter, Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia face power outages due to high winds, ice storms, and even vehicles crashing into power poles. This sends families into darkness and cold. If you have a […]
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Your home’s foundation is critical to the overall integrity of your home. It’s what holds everything else up. So it can be disconcerting, to say the least, to discover one or more cracks in your foundation, walls, or floor. But should you panic if you do? No. Don’t panic, but do take steps to figure […]
Read MoreEvery field of work has its own terminology and the basement waterproofing industry is no different. Some terms we throw around have to do with the science behind why you have a wet basement or crawl space. Others have to do with waterproofing solutions. We put this list together for you to refer to as […]
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This is going to be a very brief blog post explaining why it’s a good idea to have a battery back-up system for your sump pump. (If you are not familiar with sump pumps, I recommend doing a quick skim of the information on our sump pump page.) First, it’s important to note that because of […]
Read More5 Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump Excessive Vibrations Old Age Rust Electrical Failure Continuously Running If your house has a basement or crawl space, it is likely that you have a sump pump to prevent flooding disasters. If you are not familiar with sump pumps, they are typically installed into the floor in basements […]
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7 Tips for Preparing Your Home for Heavy Rains Clear debris from outside stairwell drains, window well drains, and egress window drains Ensure that drains are flowing properly Check sump pump discharge lines Check gutter downspouts Check the driveway Avoid aggressive roots when planting trees Build a soil crown Having issues with a wet basement […]
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Throughout Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia there are a lot of neighborhoods with historic homes built before 1900. These houses have stood for many decades and they offer a unique charm to homeowners. It is important that residents of historic homes in places like Frederick, MD; Alexandria, VA; and Georgetown hire the right professionals […]
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If you have a leaky or wet basement, or if you're seeing symptoms of moisture like the peeling paint pictured above, you might be wondering why...
Read More4 Reasons Growing Families Need to Waterproof Their Basement Health Reasons Preventing the Likelihood of Flooding Structural Integrity Overall Repair Costs If you have a growing family in the Baltimore, MD or Washington, D.C. metro area, you know that space in your home can be at a premium. If you plan on converting your basement into additional […]
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