Posts Tagged ‘Wet Basements in Connecticut’
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 MoreBasement Hatchway Leaks in Connecticut Basement! Read All About It!
Let’s just face it… basement hatchways leak. And when they leak, water settles in the door frame and eventually find its way into your basement. Many basements have precast steps that are bolted to the existing foundation. This creates what’s called a cold joint. What’s a cold joint? It’s when two pieces of concrete are…
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 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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