3 Common Causes of Clogged Interior Drainage Systems

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An interior drainage system’s purpose is to keep your basement dry.  Interior drainage systems redirect water around your foundation into a drain tile system that carries the water to a sump pit for the sump pump to discharge the water away.  But what happens when this system becomes clogged and starts to fail?  Here are […]

What Causes Foundations to Crack

Cracked foundation

Foundations are one of the most important parts of your home. The foundation keeps your home standing and level.  But over time, foundations can settle and crack. So, what causes foundations to crack and what can you do about it? Reasons Why Cracks Occur There are a few different reasons that might cause your foundation […]

Basement Waterproofing job in Temple Hills

Basement waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing job in Temple Hills Operation no more sleepless nights!!!!! Initial Investigation This is a real basement waterproofing job in Temple Hills, MD. In townhomes, the typical problem area is the front of the home has a walkout basement.  This particular client’s home is located at the bottom of the development so the water […]

What Is The Sump Pump Crock

Sump pump

In every waterproofing or foundation repair project, one of the first thing we ask the homeowner is about their sump pump. We need to know if it’s working properly, if it’s installed in the right spot and at the right depth, and how old it is. These last two aspects concerning the place of the […]

Exactly how much will it cost me to keep my basement dry?

Dry basement project

Exactly how much will it cost me to keep my basement dry? Great question! Installing a pressure relief system sometimes referred to as a sump pump system or french drain system varies. The national average is in the neighborhood of $7,500-$12,500.  Most basement waterproofing companies will charge that just to install the pressure relief system […]