An Ellicott City homeowner was having continuous water issues with a basement window, caused by the recent heavy rains. They contacted us to fix the wall, to which we not only repaired, but we took preventive measures to ensure nothing happens again. Here's a look at what we did: After removing the window frame, we [...]
When you buy a home you are making a very large investment. So, to protect the future of your home, waterproofing options are available to you. Why not invest in a French drain? They’re simple, cost effective, and can be installed quickly. What is a French drain? A French drain is a system that will [...]
With basements gaining popularity as functional family gathering areas rather than purely storage spaces, a watertight ground level is essential to your home. Basement waterproofing is one of the most effective means to channel water from the outside – a preventative measure against leaks in walls and floors. Because basements are structurally situated below ground [...]
The unpredictability of weather often contributes to the sporadic issues related to flooding or ponding of water. In addition, the craftsmanship of your home, grading or settling of your lawn can also lead to drainage issues associated with both rain water or the water within your home and in your basement. While puddles of standing [...]
Winter is unpredictable and the severe weather of snow, ice storms and heavy rain are unpredictable. To prepare your home for such weather problems, it is a good idea to basement waterproof your home. One of the best times to basement waterproof is right before the first snow fall of winter or ice storm. A [...]
If Hurricane Sandy left your once parched looking basement drenched in floodwater, it may be time to consider taking the necessary steps to waterproof the underground level of your home. Besides the obvious inconvenience of soaking your belongings – whether those in storage or those used as a part of an additional living space – [...]
One of the most common issues with home ownership pertains to the lack of proper drainage in the event of rain, snow, ice, or simply the construction of the materials used to effectively move the water from around your home, and put it elsewhere.Time and time again, our Water Management Teams see countless issues with [...]
A landscape without sufficient drainage is essentially one giant puddle anytime it rains. What makes things even worse is that this pooling water can also wreak havoc on your property, causing several other issues, including: • Lead to yellowing of your lawn • Create low spots or unsightly water flow paths • Drown trees, shrubs, [...]
Relentless rain, significant amounts of snow: both are leaving streets and yards in Maryland flooded with water, which ends up seeping in exactly where it doesn’t belong – our houses. If you’re a homeowner in Maryland and you’ve been seeing signs of a wet basement this winter, it may be time to consider having your [...]
It may not seem like the most pressing concern, but good drainage is a critical element in any successful landscape design. Landscapes without the right kinds of drainage can be very detrimental to your home and property. It may not seem like the most pressing concern, but good drainage is a critical element [...]