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Water Infiltration Have you noticed your basement is wet in certain areas? Having water seep into your basement is not only a hassle to clean up, but it can also be a big concern. If you see water seepage foundation problems are to blame, you will need to find an expert that you can trust…

Dehumidify Your Basement Whether a basement is used for fun or storage it is an important part of your home and should be treated as such. Your basement can affect your home in a negative way if not taken care of. One essential part of caring for your basement is to have a dehumidifier, especially…

Cleaning Your Gutters and Downspouts It is guaranteed that you will have to deal with rain while living on the east coast. All of that rain and moisture can cause thousands of dollars in damage forcing you to have to fix walls, roofs, and even basements. Letting your home suffer through the downpours can lead…

Preventing Water Damage Were you aware that the summer months are a great time for waterproofing your home in the Pittsburgh area? Summer is a season where we have a break from the winter snow and rain. This little break provides an opportunity for us to look over our property in order to identify any…

Waterproofing Protection As a homeowner, thoughts of how to enhance the property value of your home, is always at the forefront of your mind. At the same time you must also consider renovations or mishaps that could actually decrease the value. For instance, if you were to suffer water damage in your basement or deterioration…

The Effects of the Spring Thaw Spring has sprung, and after the winter we’ve had here in Pittsburgh, it is a welcome relief. The bad news is that spring thaw is the time that some of us walk into our basement and feel like we have stepped into an underground cavern full of streams and…

Why is my Foundation Cracking? Cracks in the foundation of a home can have a huge impact on the structural integrity of your house. In addition to being unsightly, it can cause significant damage. This damage can be cause by various forces ranging from nature to construction. If any of the following causes have affected…

Basement Waterproofing Checklist Basements are the lowest level of the home, and many basement are prone to flooding because of this. A basement may appear to be simply an extra storage area with unfinished space, or you may have even gone through the effort to finish the space out to turn it into usable square…

Common Questions Many of our customers call us as soon as they realize that they have leaks or moisture in their basements. If they’ve never experienced water leaks before or experience them every time our area gets a heavy downpour of rain, they usually have a lot of questions for us. They’re alarmed and upset,…

If you’ve been waiting to waterproof your basement, it’s time to consider it. Upgrading your basement by waterproofing it is one of the cost-effective changes that you can make to your home. Waterproofing Your Basement Consider normal Pittsburgh weather: humid summers, rainy springs, cold winters. All of these can cause moisture problems in your basement,…