Many people are choosing home renovations over moving to a new home. One of the most common of these renovation projects is finishing the basement. Before you begin, find out if there has ever been any signs of moisture or water in the basement. A finished basement needs to be protected against water with basement crack repair. Basement water problems and foundation cracks need to be repaired before you begin any finish work. Water can...

If you are experiencing water in the basement as a result of all of this melting snow, it is time for basement crack repair. While basement water can come from many sources, one very common source is from water, well, sewer and electrical conduit pipe penetrations in the foundation. Commonly, do-it-your-selfers attempt to fix these pipe penetration leaks on their own. Not a great idea. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. So how do these...

As the snow starts to melt, basement crack repair picks up in Boston. Basement cracks can cause all sorts of problems as the ground freezes and thaws. Foundations that have never seen water may start to leak.   Basement cracks need to be addressed as soon as they begin so that they don’t turn into larger, more expensive problems. Unfortunately, too many homeowners attempt to fix this problem on their own. Basement cracks need to...

Salt that is used in the winter on your business driveways and walkways causes pitting in concrete stairs. Salt can have a detrimental effects on concrete. Additionally, garden and lawn fertilizers can also attack your concrete walkways and stairs. As soon as your concrete begins to deteriorate, the expansion of water in concrete during freeze and thaw cycles causes spalling. Spalling is one of the first sign of a concrete problem. It is also caused...

If you are buying or selling a home, you know that the real estate market in Massachusetts has really picked up in the last several months.  If you are selling a home that has had basement cracks or basement water problems in the past, those problems need to be fixed prior to the buyers  home inspection. While the market has started to rebound, buyers are still more cautious than ever, and no one wants to...

Structural or horizontal cracks in the foundation are usually the result of settlement and/or horizontal loading. They can be the result of hydrostatic pressure or from using heavy equipment next to the foundation. Basement cracks result in moisture and gas penetration or water in the basement that can ruin finished wall coverings, floor coverings and furniture. These concrete floor cracks typically result from one or more of the following; 1. Soil settlement beneath the footing...

Far too often, homes in the North East, like Rhode Island and Massachusetts, have foundations that are collapsing. Waterproofing the basement can help you avoid this highly expensive problem. Basement waterproofing helps keep your foundation and basement walls safe and secure. Are Cracks in the Basement Walls Serious? A crack in the walls or floor of the basement, even if they're quite small, can be a sign of much bigger problems to come. Neglecting basement...

Vertical foundation cracks occur most often from poor construction or when foundation concrete shrinks and cures. Basement cracks are common in new construction and in older homes. While vertical foundation cracks do not often lead to structural issues as often as horizontal foundation cracks, they do allow water to enter your home causing water damage and mold. No one wants to live in or buy a home with a leaking foundation. Cracked foundation walls lead...

With winter here, it is important to check your foundation for cracks. You don’t want water finding its way in when the snow melts or the rain falls. Basements are the place in your home to start your inspection, this is where foundation cracks are most often found.  You are looking for cracks in the foundation, water damage or signs of water damage or leaking. It's pretty easy to find foundation cracks. Look for signs...

During this Holiday season, we warmly reflect upon the year that was 2012 and how your faith, confidence, and referral of A-1 Foundation and Crack Repair has further solidified us as the most trusted and sought after foundation repair service provider across Boston MA, NH, RI, and CT.  Your steady stream of feedback regarding how much you value our blog, advice, and foundation repair tips is warmly received.   Today's tip goes out to those...