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Crawl space encapsulation is a cost effective investment that will help protect your home. Crawl spaces tend to be great places for bugs to hide and can provide the dark damp conditions where many pests are found. They can also have high humidity levels which make a great environment for mold spores to attach and […]

The key to preventing water damage problems from growing out of control on your property is simple: notice the damage and put a stop to it as soon as possible. To help you do this, here are eight of the main signs of water damage you should look out for from our water damage restoration […]

What is a Waler Wall Support System and Why Would my Home Need One? The Waler Wall Support System is engineered to add structural stability to a previously bowed wall. We install them laterally to stabilize the foundation wall from further inward movement. They are adjustable and, in some cases, used to push a wall […]

The 125-foot tall and 135,000-gallon standpipe was constructed in 1887 and has been in continuous operation since 1907. The original foundation base is limestone. In the early 1900’s the limestone base was encased in concrete. This base is octagonal shaped with each side being approximately 10 feet wide and 20 feet high. In the 1950’s […]

I know that with the internet, information is readily available to us. I’ve had to look up how to do a countless number of things, such as how to get a mustard stain out of my favorite white shirt or what this flashing light in my car means. For the most part, the internet has […]

Insurance industry numbers show that 97% of basements will end up sustaining some type of water damage, and it’s no surprise since basements are, by definition, the lowest area of the home. Here are some things that you can do to help protect your basement from water damage by basement waterproofing. How Waterproofing Can Help […]

Water damage can arise from all sorts of avenues. It could be from a broken appliance, a leaky pipe, consistent condensation on a surface, or a great, big rainstorm. Sometimes, water damage occurs and we don’t even realize until much later. Whatever the case, water damage can be stressful, take time to repair, and cost […]

Winter temperatures can plummet below freezing, causing water to freeze in the ground. Water that is in the ground can enter small cracks in your foundation and, unfortunately, freeze. When it freezes, foundation cracks expand, leading to flooding in your basement when the water thaws. A freeze/thaw cycle will cause your foundation to expand and […]

Homeowners often overlook their crawlspaces. Having a crawlspace can be intimidating due to the damp, dark conditions. However, a maintenance routine for your crawlspace can help prevent mold damage and keep your home safer. Crawl Space Mold Prevention Tips A few simple adjustments to your maintenance routine when it comes to the prevention of mold […]

We know what it feels like in the summer when the humidity is high, the temperatures are soaring, and we are miserable. But did you know that relative humidity needs to be addressed in the winter as well? Sometimes, humidity or dampness (water vapor) in the air can supply enough moisture for mold growth, which […]