Posts Tagged ‘foundation cracks’
Foundation Cracks Found in Connecticut
Homes – particularly homes built on Connecticut’s rocky terrain – are almost never built on level ground… and it’s a requirement that the ground is excavated to allow for the cement foundation. This means that the excavators need to either remove or add a whole lotta dirt to make room for your home’s foundation. How…
Read MoreConnecticut Dry Basements’ Foundation Crack Repair. Don’t “Do-It-Yourself.”
In spite of today’s improved materials and the way homes are built, it is still very common to have cracks in your foundation walls and floor. Foundation cracks can be caused by many things: Basement settling Soil expansion and contraction around your basement’s foundation Temperature changes Hydrostatic pressure and more A common place for a…
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 MoreHey Connecticut! Don’t Let a Leaking, Damp, Moldy or Wet Basement Run Your Life
Do you know how many people tell me that they hate going down into their basements? At CT Dry Basements, we think that’s just crazy. Don’t let a leaking, damp, moldy or wet basement run your life. There’s no leak we can’t repair. Last week, we received a call from a really great couple in…
Read MoreFoundation Crack Repair Stops Wet Basement in West Hartford, CT
Almost every time I meet a Connecticut homeowner, I seem to hear the same story… “we’re afraid to go away on vacation because we don’t know what we’ll come home to”… or… “we have to get up every few hours to suck up the water with the shop vacuum so all of our stuff doesn’t…
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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