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And almost every time, we give the same stock answer “We’ve seen and solved many of these problems Mr. / Mrs. ____________.”
As basement waterproofing contractors, we are all salespeople at heart. That’s okay when you sell with passion because you truly believe you are doing the right thing for the customer. But when you try to deceive people just to make a quick buck, that’s where the line needs to be drawn.
The second most common type of foundation in Chicagoland is the Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) foundation, or as we like to call it, concrete block. Concrete block foundations are commonly found in Northwest Indiana, Southern Wisconsin and small pockets throughout Northern Illinois. This blog post will provide a brief history of concrete block construction, examine why concrete block foundations are prone to seepage, and present the different options of repair.
When making a decision on hiring a basement waterproofing contractor, most homeowners consider reputation, process, price and warranty. Why an entire blog post dedicated to understanding a basement waterproofing warranty? Because it is one of the most misunderstood things in our industry.
Having a water problem in your basement is not fun; in fact, it is pretty much a pain in the butt! Often the solution is fairly conservative, such as a foundation crack repair. Other times Murphy’s Law strikes homeowners - the problem requires a more liberal approach. Life isn’t always about the cards you get but how you deal with them.
The most important device in your basement is a Battery Backup Sump Pump. Sure fellas, an argument can be made for your pool table or big screen TV, but you wouldn’t be able to enjoy them if your basement flooded. I’ve seen many o’ man caves ruined over the course of my career.
Interior Drain Tile is the Swiss army knife of basement waterproofing systems. It can solve a wide range of basement seepage issues and also has specific applications. But you heard it here first: not every home needs an inside drain tile system to fix their basement seepage problem.
YOU NEED DRAIN TILE! This is a common sentiment that homeowners hear when they have water in their basement. Sometimes you are told by a friend who had a Drain Tile System installed in their home. Maybe you heard your handyman mention Drain Tile being a common solution to basement seepage problems. It could have been that guy on your block who seems to have his nose in everyone else’s business. You know – the self proclaimed Mayor of the neighborhood!
When a homeowner walks into their basement and discovers WATER EVERYWHERE, one of the first thoughts that come to mind is that the sump pump failed. They automatically assume that either the power went out or the pump was on its last leg.