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Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure produced when water-saturated soil presses against your basement walls and floor. Hydrostatic pressure is among the leading causes of basement water issues in Massachusetts homes. With large amounts of rainfall, or after snow melt, the water-filled soil will be under a higher load than dry soil. This increased load produces […]

When you’re dealing with a damp or leaky basement, one of the first questions on your mind, right after “how bad is it?”, is probably “how long is this going to take?” Whether you’re planning ahead or already noticing water where it shouldn’t be, understanding the timeline for a professional basement waterproofing job can help

When you pay for basement waterproofing, you count on it to hold up over time. But for many homeowners, problems start to creep back in after just five years. Whether it’s a damp smell, peeling paint, or visible water damage, signs of failure can be frustrating. Especially after spending good money to avoid them. So

Boston homes have wet basements more than other cities. Your house might sit on old-filled land near the water, or there’s a hidden stream running underneath that you never knew about. The clay dirt here moves around every winter, and old houses weren’t built to keep water out. We’ve been fixing wet basements all over

Water problems can damage your home and lower its value. A French drain system might be the answer you need. Let’s see how these drainage systems keep water away from your house. What Is a French Drain? A French drain is a trench filled with gravel and a pipe with holes that moves water away

Boston’s Coastal Waterproofing Problems Boston has unique issues when it comes to keeping basements dry compared to other parts of Massachusetts.  For what reason?  Our placement directly on the port causes special problems with basement dampness. Boston is the sixth most vulnerable city in the world to floods caused by sea level rise.  We experience more flooding than