Foundation Crack Repair, Basement Waterproofing Blog

Get That Home Ready To Sell, Fix Basement Water Problems

Monday, February 27, 2012

Realtors, you have clients getting their homes ready for sale. The real estate market is finally starting to pick up. Don’t let basement water problems or foundation cracks ruin the deal for you or your clients. A-1 Foundation Crack Repair is a professional home water proofing company. Don’t let foundation cracks or basement water issues break the deal! We can help you close. Quick, live, professional, over the phone analysis over the phone 24/7. A...

Wall Pipe Leaks Can Cause Trouble as Winter Ends

Friday, February 24, 2012

While pipe leaks may start small, they can become big problems if you don't find them quickly. Pipe leaks often occur after the winter freeze. Here are a few tips on where to look for tiny leaks that may have occurred as a result of frozen pipes. Outside Spigots Cold weather may have compromised pipes or your outdoor spigots. A careful check of your foundation around the spigots and faucets will let you know if...

Selling a Home with a Wet Basement

Sunday, February 19, 2012

The real estate market has been performing a bit better, and more than a few real estate agencies had a pretty good January. The market usually starts to pick up in the spring in Massachusetts, however, with the mild weather; homeowners are starting to think about selling their homes now. If your home has had basement water problems and you are thinking of selling your home, those problems need to be fixed and they can...

Historic and Antique Homes have Foundation Cracks

Friday, February 10, 2012

Massachusetts is full of older homes, many are historic or antique. In these homes, we often consider wet or damp basements to be par for the course. When an older home has a field stone or concrete block foundation, we expect wet basements even more. Unfortunately, no home is built to have a wet basement. The issues and problems that arise as a result are not always easy to recognize. Concrete floor cracks or basement...

Check your Foundation for Cracks

Friday, February 03, 2012

Your home may be state-of-the-art and built by the finest builder, but guess what, even that perfectly made foundation can develop cracks. When your foundation develops cracks, your home has a problem. Often foundation cracks develop from soil settlement, heavy rain, ice, and other ground movement. As the soil around your home moves, freezes, and defrosts cracking and shifting of your foundation is a result. There are a few signs to watch for: bowing or...

Basement Cracks Let in More than Water

Friday, January 27, 2012

There may only be a few days left in January, but January is National Radon Action Month. Did you know that basement floor cracks can let in worse things than water? They can let in Radon too. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. January is the time to check your home and office space for radon levels. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon exposure accounts for...

Fix Foundation Cracks Caused By the Winter Freeze

Friday, January 20, 2012

Winter is here and this means that the soil around your home has frozen. In the winter the soil around your home expands. When soil expands, it can push your home's foundation upward. This is also called a heave. Heaving can cause cracks and bowing in foundation floors and walls. If these foundation problems are not repaired they can cause more damage to a structure over time. The good news is that skilled professional foundation...

Hydraulic Cement will not Fix Your Foundation Cracks

Friday, January 13, 2012

When you have foundation cracks in your home, you need an effective crack repair solution. Foundation crack repair provides watertight protection and durability to keep your basement dry and prevent the deterioration and further cracking of your foundation.   Hydraulic cement and other available products cannot fix the cracks in your basement walls. Professional crack repair companies will provide the most effective crack repair to fill the entire crack, the whole space, not just the...

Foundation Cracks are Bad News

Friday, January 06, 2012

Many think that small foundation cracks aren’t a problem. Think again. If you have cracks of any size, you need a professional crack repair company to keep your home safe and secure. If it is an old crack or one that you have just noticed, call a crack repair professionals. Foundation cracks can threaten the long-term stability of your foundation and ultimately your home, have them repaired.   Even small cracks can develop into major...

Foundation Cracks Can and Will Expose Your Family To Radon And Mold

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Happy New year in advance to you from all of us at A-1 Foundation Crack Repair.  We hope you have a safe and relaxing New Year's break.  We also want you to know that when it comes to the health of safety of both you and your home, we never rest..  This is because we know the very clear and present dangers that a cracked foundation presents to you and your family. So we'll make...


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