It is time to winterize your home. When winterizing your home, take a look around the foundation. See if any foundation cracks have formed. Very small cracks are fairly common.  Look for larger cracks or shifting of the blocks in a block foundation. Look all along the foundation to see if there are any cracks that need to be repaired. What you are looking for are area where snow can and will build up. When...

Home maintenance chores are daunting for homeowners. Especially for new homeowners who are unfamiliar with the repair and upkeep requirements of older homes. Maintenance involving water intrusion or structural integrity issues should take top priority when the list of home-repair chores gets so large you need to prioritize. Drainage issues: The most important element is "anything having to do with drainage or water flow." Leaves are falling and gutters need to be cleaned. Gutters or...

Realtors, are you trying to sell a home in Massachusetts with basement water problems? Do not let concrete floor cracks and foundation leaks ruin the deal for you customers. A-1 Foundation Crack Repair can fix basement water problems in homes and commercial buildings. As water proofing professionals, we stand by our business and our name. We know how the idea of basement water can ruin a home sale. With quick, live and professional over the...

If your basement has suffered from water damage, it is important to get the source of the leaks fixed before you begin repairing the damage to your basement. It makes little sense to make repairs when your basement is at high risk for experiencing the same problem again. Also, keep in mind that basement waterproofing may be extensive, including the installation of a drainage system. So you shouldn’t spend the money on repairs since they...

The nature of basements makes them inherent to moisture. Water in the soil can put constant pressure on basement walls and water follows the path of least resistance. This means that over time water can find its way into your basement. If you are in the market for a new home, or if you are selling your home, wet foundations and basements present more problems to home sales than most any other problem in a...

Aging homes, homes with block foundations or homes with rock wall foundations often develop cracks or seeping water over time. These types of foundations can have problems with cracking and shearing. Horizontal cracks in the mortar joints, horizontal shearing on the bottom of the walls, stair-step cracks in outside corners, tipping at the top of the wall, or even bulging are some of the problems with older home block and rock foundations. Horizontal Cracks Horizontal...

As a homeowner, take care when hiring a basement waterproofing specialist. Be sure to hire a reputable contractor. If you have basement water problems, you need to be sure that the contractor addresses the situation in total. All source of moisture, humidity, mold and mildew must be eliminated in total. Otherwise, you will have more problems down the road. Certainly, you will want to check references and the Better Business Bureau. In order for a...

We have been having some spring-like weather with a lot of rain and there is more on the way. At A-1 Foundation Crack Repair, we hope that you have not had any water in the basement. But understanding how water enters your home is the best prevention. As you know, water seeks the path of least resistance. It gets into your home through cracks in walls and foundation and over and under the footer. It...

If you are building a new home, be sure that you can enter and exit from your basement. Oftentimes, because of the landscaping a walk out door is not possible, but you can have a bulkhead. Bulkheads are useful because they are large enough to be able to remove items that are being stored or to allow technicians in and out easily. Bulkheads open to a set of stairs that go down into the basement...

Massachusetts and Rhode Island have had quite a bit of rain. Unfortunately there are some more wet days ahead. We have met people who have water in the basement who never have before. Well, if your basement gets flooded once, it will get flooded again. Even well-made foundations can develop cracks and problems over time. Between your foundation and your roof, it is hard to say which is more important to the structural integrity of...