Protect against burst or leaking hoses to and from the washing machine with a floor drain to prevent flooding throughout the basement. This drain will have to be connected to the home’s drain system. However, proper installation can be tricky and is best left to a licensed plumbing ...
"Typically, the biggest challenge is working around obstructions. There are heating ducts, plumbing drains, water pipes, gas lines and electrical wires that are all off and hung below the floor joist. Designing around these things is the biggest challenge, making the basement look good and feel...
Removing the wall between guest suite and big room But that was because I made a mistake. On Sunday evening I was taking the wall apart, but I didn’t want to start the plumbing because it was already 6 o’clock. “I can just cut this piece of wood that’s in the way of me cut...
Whether it comes up through floor drains or backs up into sinks, you smell it first. The stench of sewage in the basement is unmistakable. Once you figure out the cause and address repairs, you’re still facing an unhealthy mess. Do you know how to clean sewage backup in the basement?
PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL We offer a variety of plumbing services, from installing new fixtures like faucets and toilets to fixing leaks and unclogging drains, all at fair prices. We also handle electrical repairs, lighting installations, and system upgrades for homes and businesses, ensuring safety and...
Crack sealing: Cracks in the basement walls or floor can provide an entry point for water. Sealing these cracks with an appropriate waterproofing material can help prevent water intrusion. By combining these interior water management solutions with exterior drainage systems, you can enhance the effecti...
Water From a Floor Drain or Plumbing Fixture A backup from the floor drain or an overflowing plumbing fixture is always a sign that thesanitary lateralis partially or fully blocked. The blockage may be a physical blockage such as roots, grease, tangled items such as wet wipes, or the worst...
Wet Basement Walls or Floor If the foundation wall or floor in your basement feels damp when you touch them, there must be something causing this. In scenarios like this, our foundation waterproofing contractors often start with leak detection services. Once the source of the leak is identified...
Due to low ceilings, I was going to use 3/4″ XPS foam on the floor. I used 1 1/2″ on the walls – I know it’s not ideal, but is 3/4 ” better than nothing? My ceilings are about 6’9″ so I’m trying to minimize the sub-floor impact on height. Basement gets humid ...
Eligible improvements consist of installation of backflow valves, installation of a sewage pump, re-routing of footing drains to a sump pump, installation of sump pump, re-routing upper floor plumbing, and elimination of basement facilities. The program requires the homeowner hire the contractor, ...