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How Do I Maintain My Home’s Foundation?

Foundation maintenance is just as important as handling foundation concerns when they pop up. However, maintenance is something that many homeowners are confused about. Handling foundation concerns through maintenance is a crucial element of making sure your home stays structurally sound.  Yearly Maintenance   The first thing to consider is yearly maintenance. It’s a good idea […]

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Why Are Foundation Problems an Issue?

Foundation problems are the problems that most commonly make homeowners worry about their potential impact. However, if you’ve never done any research on foundation problems, you might not know why they’re so much of a concern.  Widespread Issues  One of the biggest problems with foundation concerns is the fact that you’re never going to have […]

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Why Should I Call in Professionals?

If you notice water pooling in your basement coves, cracks spreading through the walls of your basement, or you find mold forming somewhere in your home, this is a sign that you have a more serious problem to deal with. In such cases, you should call a professional to assess your basement and home immediately. […]

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Can I Prevent Water from Getting into My Basement?

If you have waterproofing measures in place already, you should be able to keep your basement clean and dry with ease. All you need to do is ensure they are properly maintained. If water begins to seep in through cracks in your walls and foundation, however, there is little you can do. The best things […]

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Why Is There Water in My Basement?

You can end up with water in your basement for a number of reasons. The amount of water you find in your basement is usually indicative of the cause.  Cracks  Cracks, especially in basement walls, are one of the most common channels by which water makes its way into a home. These cracks can be […]

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Why Should I Schedule Regular Maintenance?

Professional maintenance can be the difference between a home that is safe, dry, and comfortable and one which is blighted by unexpected breakdowns and malfunctions. When you schedule regular maintenance, you:  Save Money  The small cost associated with booking regular maintenance is more than compensated for by the emergency repair costs that you are not […]

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What is a Sump Pump?

A sump pump is a specialized mechanical pump that is placed in the lowest part of your house to collect and discharge water before it enters your basement or home.  The First and Last Line of Defense  A sump pump is very often its best defense against water and dampness, especially in the rainy season. […]

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Condensation On Your Concrete Walls

Wet walls and condensation on your concrete walls may just be a sign of the weather. They can also be a sign of bigger water problems. Any dampness lurking in your basement can hike your electricity bills, cause mold and continue to deteriorate your home in many ways.

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Smells

Pesky, recurring smells shouldn’t be dismissed. There can be a lot of reasons for them. Many of them come back to foundation and water problems. If they are stemming from mold, then you and anyone in the home could be getting exposed to serious health risks. That’s aside from the fact that your home could […]

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Noisy Sump Pumps

If your sump pump is running more noisily than usual, or just noisy in general, or seems to be running all the time, then this could not only be running up your utility bills but could fail you. Get it checked out.

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Moberly, MO 65270
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