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How Michigan’s Clay Soils Affect Your Foundation and What You Can Do Soil containing large amounts of clay, commonly found around Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, can significantly impact your home’s foundation. Clay shrinks during dry periods and can swell and expand during wet seasons, increasing pressure on concrete and creating a constant cycle of … Read more

When you notice signs of water intrusion, cracks, or mildew growth in your basement, it can be easy to put off repairs until they become more serious and extensive. While delaying basement water repairs may seem tempting, it often results in higher repair costs, reduced home value, and even serious health risks to you and … Read more

Bowing walls are one of the most common causes of foundation damage in our customers’ homes and businesses. While bowed walls can lead to severe foundation damage, learning to spot some early warning signs can save you money and prevent more extensive damage from forming. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we are here to give all … Read more

If your home’s foundation starts to settle, uneven shifting soil is often to blame. While uneven foundation settling or sinking can be a serious cause for concern, there is an effective solution: foundation piering. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we have helped homeowners across Michigan since 1975 find affordable and effective solutions for foundation repairs. One … Read more

Foundation problems can start out as minor, but left unchecked, they can quickly spiral into major repairs. The cost to repair your foundation depends on several factors that influence the final price. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we have helped homeowners and business owners across Michigan with our affordable foundation repair and basement waterproofing services. Let’s … Read more

As the weather warms and summer thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to Michigan, having a well-maintained sump pump is critical to protecting your basement from water intrusion. Since 1975, Tom’s Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair has helped customers across Michigan with our affordable basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. Sump pump maintenance and repair services save … Read more

Your home’s foundation is crucial for the structural integrity of your property and should be protected to avoid structural issues. One of the ways you can take an active role in protecting your home’s foundation is with strategic landscaping. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, our family has worked since 1975 to help metro Detroit home and … Read more

Your home’s foundation is built to withstand the elements and serve as a strong and stable base for your home. While foundations are powerful, standing water around a foundation can lead to serious foundation issues over time if not corrected. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we have helped metro Detroit home and business owners keep their … Read more

In Michigan, April is one of the wettest months, with the metro Detroit area averaging around an inch of rain per week. While this rain is a welcome sign of spring, it can damage your home’s foundation if preventative measures are not taken. With our extensive experience helping Michigan home and business owners protect their … Read more

As homes age, foundation problems become more common. These problems should be addressed promptly to prevent more expensive repairs that can be required if minor foundation issues are not corrected. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we have helped home and business owners since 1975 with our affordable foundation repair solutions. Let’s look at how foundations age … Read more