Posts Tagged ‘damp basements’
Installing a Sump Pump in Your Connecticut Basement
I know what you thinking… you’re thinking about that ugly, dirt hole in your basement floor, aren’t you? What? Oh. You’re really thinking about that last piece of chocolate cake sitting on your kitchen counter. Well, stop thinking about cake! You have an ugly, dirt hole in your basement floor that’s causing your basement to…
Read MoreThree Types of Connecticut Homeowners But Many Types of Leaky Basements
I’ve found over the years that there are basically three types of homeowners in Connecticut. The first one has lived in his home for over 10 years and has never had water in his basement until now. The second ones have lived in his home for over 10 years and has had a wet basement…
Read MoreDon’t be afraid of Connecticut thunderstorms and don’t be afraid of your wet basement.
Here’s another story I seem to hear often from CT homeowners… they fear the summer and Connecticut’s thunderstorms. If your basement leaks every time it rains, you don’t have to dread Connecticut’s thunderstorms. Why would you let your wet basement cause you to dread Connecticut’s summer season… think baseball and cookouts… not thunderstorms and wet…
Read MoreAnother Wet Basement… in Farmington, CT
One of my customers – a very nice woman from Farmington, CT – told me, “My parents are elderly and they still live in their home. They still manage but they have some health concerns. My mom, in particular, has respiratory problems and sometimes has difficulty breathing.” She stated that – at times – they…
Read MoreIs Mold Affecting Your Connecticut Home?
Many people consider mold an inconvenience in a wet basement or poorly ventilated area. But molds can be much more than just an inconvenience… they can affect the health of you and your house. Connecticut’s humid weather can sometimes make for very wet or damp basements. See below for some frequently asked questions regarding moldy…
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