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"Every once in a while, I run into a contractor who leaves the job in better shape than it was even before the work was started! In my experience I can only name two – and now three. I was absolutely STUNNED to see the landscape was indeed restored to its original state. Additionally, the basement was left cleaner than what it was prior to your men showing up!"
-M.M., Rochester, MI
"When we made the decision to have our basement waterproofed, we were shown a large stack of letters from satisfied customers. In our opinion none of the letters we read could compare to the work performed by your crew. No letter we write could express the quality and efficiency with which they did the job. Their expertise is to be commended."
-J.S. and B.S., New Haven, MI
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Serving Michigan With Their Basement
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(586) 698-3030
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DETROIT AREA'S PREMIER
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| Option 1 - Total Excavation: In this method, the contractor uses a backhoe to dig around the outside of the home’s foundation all the way down to the footing. After the wall is completely exposed, the original footer tiles are checked and, if needed, replaced. The wall is then sealed with waterproofing materials, such as tar and plastic. Gravel is poured over the pipe and the dirt is replaced in the hole. |
Pros:
 Protects outside walls from cracking and seepage.
Enhances outside drainage system.
Addresses 1 of 4 ways moisture affects your foundation.
Cons:
Most labor intensive
Messy- usually destroys landscaping and grass near site.
Warranty covers walls only
Does not address humidity which causes mold growth.
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| Option 2 - Interior Systems: Inside drains may be used to waterproof from the inside of the basement. Typically, this involves opening the floor around the perimeter of the basement, digging a trench, and installing pipe and gravel around the footer. The contractor also installs 'weep-holes'—small, one-half- to three-quarter-inch holes in each block cavity—to release any water that may be trapped. The holes are covered with a plastic molding or styrene panel before the floor is re-concreted. |
Pros:
Effective at removing hydrostatic pressure at base of foundation.
Least expensive waterproofing.
Does not disturb landscaping around outside of house.
Addresses 2 of the 4 ways moisture gets in the foundation.
Cons:
Highest risk solution since it brings surface water inside, then pumps it outside.
Unprotected outside walls susceptible to more cracking and leaking.
May lead to undermining of footer.
Warranty covers floor only.
Does not address humidity which causes more growth.
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| Option 3 - Multi-Step Systems: |
Pros:
Best for creating usable space and protecting your investment
Effective at removing hydrostatic pressure at base of foundation.
Protects outside walls from further cracking and seepage.
Warranty covers walls and floors
Addresses 4 or the 4 ways moisture affects your foundation
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