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Your home’s foundation is the most essential component, as almost every other part of the house relies on a solid foundation to maintain its structure. Foundations hold your home up, distribute its immense weight into the soil, and ensure it does not split apart or sink. If your foundation starts to crack, it could spell … Read more

When hunting for a new home, there are a million little details to consider, and each one can feel equally important as the last, leading to some burnout in an already overwhelming process. While by no means a dealbreaker for a purchasing decision, a damaged foundation can be a significant consideration for price and repair. … Read more

Have you noticed significant foundation damage beneath your home and want to try repairing it yourself? Stop right there and read this article before you even attempt such a colossal undertaking. Would you trust a neighbor without a college degree to perform heart surgery? If you don’t have the specialist skills, tools, and a crew … Read more

Waterproofing your basement can be an exhausting yet essential process. There are innumerable ways, tips, and vendors to choose from, which cast a fog of confusion and will likely become overwhelming. Here at Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we aim to clear up some of the obscurity and provide three simple basement waterproofing methods and the best … Read more

Waterproofing your basement is a significant investment that can be beneficial for decades after excavation and sealing. Here at Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we use industry-leading technology and techniques to protect your home and provide essential defenses for you, and your biggest asset, your home. How can waterproofing your basement help you? Check out our in-depth … Read more

If you own a property in Michigan, you’re probably used to the significant weather changes that our state experiences. The cycle of winter’s ice and snow giving way to spring’s thaw is predictable but potentially harmful. If not immediately addressed, this freeze-thaw cycle can damage home foundations resulting in significant repair needs. If you’re a … Read more

Do you have chronic flooding issues, or is your basement constantly inundated with water? French drains are an old-school, but effective method for keeping groundwater out of your basement and away from the sensitive foundation of your home. A French drain installed properly can save you thousands on home repair bills and even improve the … Read more

Water damage is a creeping disaster that can slowly destroy your home’s foundation and basement. It can come from natural sources like flooding, unnatural leaking pipes, or even simple condensation. Porous materials, like wood and insulation, hide water and can absorb it, causing unforeseen damage. The longer that water damage goes untreated, the worse it … Read more

Basement leaks and standing water are serious issues that can lead to more significant problems and structural issues in your home. Unattended water in your basement can lead to mold, spreading unhealthy spores, insect and termite damage, and permanently destroying your home and possessions. But how does basement waterproofing work? How can you protect yourself … Read more