If your basement has suffered from water damage, it is important to get the source of the leaks fixed before you begin repairing the damage to your basement. It makes little sense to make repairs when your basement is at high risk for experiencing the same problem again. Also, keep in mind that basement waterproofing may be extensive, including the installation of a drainage system. So you shouldn’t spend the money on repairs since they...

The nature of basements makes them inherent to moisture. Water in the soil can put constant pressure on basement walls and water follows the path of least resistance. This means that over time water can find its way into your basement. If you are in the market for a new home, or if you are selling your home, wet foundations and basements present more problems to home sales than most any other problem in a...

Aging homes, homes with block foundations or homes with rock wall foundations often develop cracks or seeping water over time. These types of foundations can have problems with cracking and shearing. Horizontal cracks in the mortar joints, horizontal shearing on the bottom of the walls, stair-step cracks in outside corners, tipping at the top of the wall, or even bulging are some of the problems with older home block and rock foundations. Horizontal Cracks Horizontal...

As a homeowner, take care when hiring a basement waterproofing specialist. Be sure to hire a reputable contractor. If you have basement water problems, you need to be sure that the contractor addresses the situation in total. All source of moisture, humidity, mold and mildew must be eliminated in total. Otherwise, you will have more problems down the road. Certainly, you will want to check references and the Better Business Bureau. In order for a...

We have been having some spring-like weather with a lot of rain and there is more on the way. At A-1 Foundation Crack Repair, we hope that you have not had any water in the basement. But understanding how water enters your home is the best prevention. As you know, water seeks the path of least resistance. It gets into your home through cracks in walls and foundation and over and under the footer. It...

If you are building a new home, be sure that you can enter and exit from your basement. Oftentimes, because of the landscaping a walk out door is not possible, but you can have a bulkhead. Bulkheads are useful because they are large enough to be able to remove items that are being stored or to allow technicians in and out easily. Bulkheads open to a set of stairs that go down into the basement...

Massachusetts and Rhode Island have had quite a bit of rain. Unfortunately there are some more wet days ahead. We have met people who have water in the basement who never have before. Well, if your basement gets flooded once, it will get flooded again. Even well-made foundations can develop cracks and problems over time. Between your foundation and your roof, it is hard to say which is more important to the structural integrity of...

Too many people are dealing with wet basements. Now that the hurricane is over you can address your wet basement problems and be prepared (and relaxed) for the next time. You need to not only clean up the water, but you need to prevent basement floods from happening again. Because, as many people found out, sump pumps are great, but if there is no power, there isn't a whole lot you can do. Keep in...

Here comes Hurricane Irene. If you have had basement flooding problems, or you are concerned you may get them with the projected rain in our forecast in the New England Area. Here are some ways to get ready, and prevent a flooded basement. Extend your downspouts away from your home in order to divert the water from your foundation. If you can, run them at least 3 to 5 feet away from your home. Clean...

There are plenty of homes out there with leaky basements. Many homeowners just assume their basement will be dark and damp. Maybe the concrete floor has a crack, or the foundation leaks a bit, or perhaps there is a leak where the pipes go through the basement walls. Through a towel on that, clean that right up and you’re all set right? Wrong. Even if you don’t have a finished basement, even if the water...