Why Do Garage floors Crack? There are four main reasons why garage floors crack. The first cause is from movement of the earth. Soil movement can be from the soil and/or water under the cement floor freezing. This freezing causes the soils to expand and exert pressure against the cement floor which causes cracking. Water can erode soils from under the garage/foundation floor that causes weakness in the floor which can result in floor cracks....

During the building process, holes are cored in foundation walls for the installation of sewer, electric, gas and oil lines. Often times, the gap between the wall and pipe itself is either improperly filled by the builder or not filled at all. Pipe penetrations in the foundation walls are often sealed the contractor with hydraulic cement. When attempts fail the homeowner or contractor usually then reapply more hydraulic cement, caulking or just about anything else...

Cracks in concrete walls and floors are a common occurrence. Next time you are in your basement, take a look at the foundation walls and floors, you will most likely find a crack. Why? It is the nature of concrete. Builders and homeowners contact us throughout the years to fix new and old foundations that have cracked. Some of these cracks leak and some do not. We have learned that there are two kinds of...

Homeowners throughout Boston, MA Chelmsford, MA Bristol, RI, Manchester, NH & Hartford, CT at one time or another, especially those who have experienced a flooded basement, have probably wondered if their home insurance covers a leaky basement. The truth is, most flooded basements are caused by water infiltration, which is not covered by most standard home insurance policies. What is not covered on regular home insurance policies under the term water infiltration, specifically excludes water...

Throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & Connecticut, there are many houses that were built with fieldstone or stone foundations. These houses were built between the late 1800’s and the early 1900s. Often times, these stone foundations are in need of maintenance. When inspecting stone foundations from the interior, the telltale sign that the foundation needs some attention is a visible white power on the basement floor near the stone foundation wall. This powder is...

In business since 1993, we have been requested to repair foundation cracks that homeowners and contractor have unsuccessfully attempted to repair. These failed attempts are seen far and wide from throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and down to Connecticut. The allure can be a great TV ad, advice from a part time clerk or slick packaging. Some of the small print on the packaging may actually reveal how little water pressure, if any, the...

Residents of MA, RI, NH & CT often create more living space in their homes by finishing their basement. With this common practice of finishing basements, the disappointments of foundation leaks can appear from time to time, especially after a snow melt or heavy rain. With a leaking foundation your first concern is to dry out the basement in order to prevent mold, mildew and dry rot. The next step is to find where the...

Duration: 5:39 Residents of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & Connecticut have been hit hard by this year’s harsh winter weather. With the winter hopefully winding down and spring is just the corner the corner. The start of spring means the rainy weather is on its way. The first thing to do would be to look outside at your gutters and downspouts. Check to see if they are damaged or clogged with leaves and debris....

Between all the snow banks that are taller than a Volkswagon and the rain we had over the weekend, it can be a challenge to keep water out of the basement. A1 Foundation Crack Repair has gotten quite a few calls for basement leaks and problems caused by leaking bulkheads. The top of the bulkhead is made out of metal in most cases. But the steps are either a poured concrete that are bolted onto...

Where basement water is concerned, you need to be aware of a few things. The first thing to consider is how much water is the snow really holding? It is 10 inches of snow equals 1 inch of water. But that is only when it is very very cold out. In a lot of snowstorms, it is warmer out. The warmer the temperature, the larger the snowflakes, which means they actually hold more water. So,...