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Do you think that your home just sits on the ground? Nothing could be further from the truth! Your home is like an upside-down iceberg – there is plenty to see above, but a lot is going on below too. Below your home sits your foundation, and your home needs a solid and supportive base … Read more
All things in life tend to have a natural enemy. For your basement, that natural enemy is moisture. Unfortunately, because your basement is built below ground level, your basement walls face a daily battle to keep moisture from damaging them. Keeping your basement dry can seem an impossibility, but it is something that you need … Read more
Drainage issues are the bane of houses and other buildings. When it rains, all that water has to go somewhere – okay, so most of it evaporates back into the air, but a lot of it seeps into the ground. If you are not taking the proper precautions or the necessary steps to monitor this, … Read more
Your gutters are like many things around your house – you don’t notice them when they are doing what they are supposed to be doing, but you do notice them when things are going wrong. The lifespan of a home’s gutter system varies depending on the local environment – with the wide range of weather … Read more
With Spring here and Summer right around the corner, rainfall in and around Michigan is on the rise. With an average of 30-38 inches of rain each year, homeowners need to understand the problems that water can cause to their homes and foundations. At Tom’s Basement Waterproofing, we offer a wide variety of basement waterproofing … Read more
Detroit’s humid climate spells trouble due to soil movement, and homeowners are therefore no strangers to leaky crawl spaces and basements. Long-term Michigan homeowners know that both seasons of heavy rain and heavy snow are typical in this region, however, many are still unaware or unprepared for the weather and its effects on their home’s … Read more
Most of us don’t rush out to repair cracks in our foundation, but we should. Small cracks likely don’t seem like a big problem, but the problem is, they can become so. Our foundations are the very base our homes are built on and they need care and maintenance. They hold our homes up and … Read more
Most home and business owners think about their foundations or basements when considering the need for professional waterproofing. However, there is a lesser-known issue that should be addressed to avoid costly repairs or replacements down the road. The hardscaped spaces around a home or business are also important to maintain and the space in question … Read more
Homeowners with a sump pump installed in their basement or crawl space can easily take the system for granted. Not realizing just how vital the sump pump is in keeping your home healthy and dry is easy with them being out of sight. Proper installation from an experienced professional who understands the role of a … Read more
Commercial insurance can be tricky and not all insurance policies consist of the same terms. When signing up for a policy and when filing a claim following the discovery of damage to the property, there are several considerations to keep in mind. First of all, make sure to know the named insured party who owns … Read more