Foundation Crack Repair, Basement Waterproofing Blog

Why is my basement leaking in the same spot and at the same time every day?

Thursday, November 13, 2025

In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a water leak that came at the same time and same spot every day. It’s a good thing they thought to call A1 Crack for a second opinion. It saved them about $25,000 on an unnecessary french drain system. Narrator: It's time once again for the Crackman Podcast. Hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I'm Darren Kincaid and I'm here with the crack daddy himself,...

What is lime-based mortar and do I need it?

Thursday, October 30, 2025

A1 Foundation Crack repair has been getting a lot of calls from people asking if they use lime-based mortar. What is this lime-based mortar, some kind of super mortar? Adam explains. Narrator: It's time once again for the Crackman podcast, hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I'm Darren Kincaid. I'm here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam has 20 years of experience in the construction industry and as a civil engineer is A1...

How A1 Foundation Crack Repair Detects Water Leaks

Friday, October 17, 2025

If you have water in your basement, one of the first things you need to determine is where the water is coming from. In this episode, Adam explains how A1 Foundation Crack Repair detects water leaks using low cost techniques to quickly hone in on the source of the water. Narrator: It's time once again for the Crackman podcast, sponsored by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I'm Darren Kincaid and I'm here with the Crack-Daddy himself,...

The Home Inspector dinged my foundation for some issues. Is this a deal breaker?

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

A1 Foundation Crack Repair saves a lot of real estate deals. If the home inspector finds a problem with the foundation, should the buyer run like the wind? Adam explains how most problems can be permanently fixed so the deal can go through. Narrator: It's time once again for the Crackman Podcast. This will be by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I'm Darren Kincaid, and I'm here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam has...

What is the difference between basement waterproofing and water redirecting?

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

In this episode, Adam explains the difference between basement waterproofing and water redirecting. Yes, there is a difference as one is treating the symptom and the other is the cure. Narrator: It's time once again for the Crack Man podcast hosted by A1 Foundation crack repair. I'm Darren Kincaid and I'm here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam has 20 years of experience in the construction industry and as a Civil Engineer is...

Can an un-repaired crack come back to haunt your home?

Thursday, September 25, 2025

A1 Foundation Crack Repair is on speed dial with many realtors for a good reason.  In this episode, Adam explains how a foundation crack can cause a costly delay in the home sale process. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry....

Are helical piers necessary to support my home?

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Some foundation contractors would have you believe that you need helical piers to lift a house to solve foundation crack problems….that spot fixing foundation cracks is just a Band-Aid. Adam, a civil engineer, explains what he thinks about these super high dollar repairs…and if they are really necessary. Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: Are helical piers necessary to support my home? So, Adam, some foundation contractors would have you believe that you need helical...

Can a foundation crack cause a costly delay in a home sale

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

A1 Foundation Crack Repair is on speed dial with many realtors for a good reason. In this episode, Adam explains how a foundation crack can cause a costly delay in the home sale process. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction...

Is it really necessary to use a laser to level a foundation if I have a foundation crack?

Friday, August 22, 2025

In this episode, Adam explains what exactly is laser leveling when it comes to foundations and whether it is necessary to pay the exorbitant cost to do it when you have a crack in your foundation. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in...

Can you DIY a sump pump job in a leaky basement?

Thursday, August 14, 2025

In this episode, Adam explains why a DIY sump pump job should be considered temporary, at best. Something like that should be left to the pros. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich as over two5 years as the...


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