A sump pump is a mechanical device used to remove water from your basement or crawlspace. Sump pumps are particularly helpful in wet basement waterproofing
Time for Spring Yard Cleanup It’s the time of year to start cleaning up your yard and get ready for the hot and humid summer months in Des Moines. You will want to wait until it is above 50 degrees for 7 days consecutively. Here is a list of things to do when starting your […]
Interested in getting a free Basement waterproofing proposal? Getting water in your basement? Have Bowing walls? Cracks in the basement walls? Want to add value to your home for resale? Or thinking about finishing your basement? Then you are most likely looking at having a waterproofing expert out to your home to provide you
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What to expect during Basement Waterproofing and do you need to move out? Finding yourself in a situation of needing waterproofing in your basement? It can seem daunting to let anyone in your home to do any type of construction, even if you know the work needs to be done. But if you can
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Difference between Waterproofing and Damp Proofing If you are the proud owner of a home or any building, there’s a good chance that you have found yourself debating damp proofing vs waterproofing. You might not exactly understand either on a technical level, but you probably know that they are necessary without a doubt to
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You are going to install an egress window. You know you need it to comply with building codes and you also feel a personal responsibility for adding a crucial safety feature to a basement where people will be spending time. Decision complete, right? Well not quite. Now you need to figure out where to put
Replacement, Repair or Stabilization, that is the question? While there are some extreme cases where a foundation just can’t be fixed, we recommend repairing the foundation whenever possible. Not only is total foundation replacement extremely disruptive and expensive, but it is also not always the answer to your foundation problems. When it comes to your
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Can you do Waterproofing work in the wintertime? Yes, we can definitely install our interior waterproofing systems in the winter. How do I prepare my home/basement for your crew? We ask that you clear an area of 6 feet away from the walls or area where we are working. If needed, we can help
With Spring here and nicer weather approaching in Des Moines, it’s time to start thinking about doing yard cleanup outside and around your home. Start thinking about aerating the lawn, mulch dead grass, cleaning out the garden boxes, and bringing out patio furniture. It’s time to clean up the last bit of leaves left in
Interior Drain Tiles VS Exterior Drain Tiles Wondering why your basement gets wet? Waterproofing is needed when a structure is built or below ground level. Hydrostatic pressure forces water through cracks in your foundation walls and up through cracks in your floor. It can also cause major structural damage to foundation walls and is likely
Waterproof your basement for resale value alone Planning to sell your home and want to up the value of your home? Waterproofing your basement should not be overlooked. If you want to sell your home fast and get top dollar, basement waterproofing is a must. Waterproofing a basement is likely to be ignored when
