Do you worry about cracks in your basement or foundation?  Rather than disregarding these telltale signs of problems take action. Preventive maintenance in visible and invisible places can keep expensive disasters out of your life. Spending a little may save a lot in financial costs and stress in the future. It is important that you not neglect the small repairs that can turn into larger repairs down the road. Cracks Foundation cracks aren't necessarily the...

As a homeowner, there is almost nothing worse than a wet basement. If there is a basement water issue, a heavy rainfall usually sends water seeping into the basement, damaging possessions as well as the structure of your home. Spring in Boston sees many homeowners with wet basements. If you have basement water, you are not alone. More than 25% of homeowners with basements have this problem. The first step is to determine where the...

...we're talking mice, rats, spiders, roaches and other truly uninvited guests.  Yes, it’s still cold outside, however, warm weather is overdue and thank goodness we will get rid of these coats and sweaters soon enough.  But that also means that dawn also awaits those dormant pests that soon will wake up and begin to enter your home. The folks at "The Family Handyman" offer great preventative maintenance advice that we pass along to you here....

There are many issues that can lead to foundation cracks. But, foundation repair is not a DIY job. When it comes to foundation cracks it is important to find the cause of the cracks and use the right methods to fix the problem and repair the cracks. If cracked foundations go untreated, or is fixed improperly, it could affect the functionality, structural integrity and value of your home. However, there are signs that you may...

A cracked or leaking foundation can lead to numerous structural problems for homeowners. Too many times homeowners do not take preventative measures when it comes to basement crack repair, basement leaks, water damage, and foundation integrity. If you have basement water issues or foundation cracks, it is important to get a basement crack repair professional rather than attempt to fix this on your own. Foundation cracks and basement concrete cracks need to be fixed in...

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...