Leaks are frequent annoyances amongst homeowners and can leave a substantial amount of damage if you don’t clean up the mess quickly and thoroughly. Numerous things can cause this disaster. Maybe your home wasn’t built correctly, a natural disaster has caused flooding, or perhaps you’ve had a water pipe come …
The other evening I had the opportunity to work with one of our project managers, and it so happened that the project we were asked to bid was an egress (escape) window. The homeowners were engaged in a rather extensive remodeling of the basement, turning it into a very livable …
I often compare our industry to the automotive repair business. How many of us go with our car to the repair shop with a stalling engine, or a jerky transmission, or some other problem only to find out that the cost of the suggested repair is many thousands of dollars? …
Individuals faced with the prospect of spending many thousands of dollars repairing a sinking or settling foundation have an important decision to make—helical piles or push piers? A homeowner’s decision is made, normally, with the information provided by the companies selling the work to the homeowner. This process, depending on the skill and …
I thought long and hard about writing this article regarding our approach to water control in basements. Our company, Basement Repair Specialists, uses “water control” to describe our approach to mitigating moisture problems in basements. By the way we are not original in that regard. “Water control” is the term many reputable …
A nearly 10 year old study commissioned by the City of Menasha, Wisconsin points out some of the challenges inherent in the wall anchor method of repairing bowed basement walls in expansive clay soils, specifying among other things that anchor systems should be installed below the frost line (which naturally …
A new partnership with MarketSharp will provide more opportunities for Basement Repair Specialists’ potential customers and franchise owners. MarketSharp is a leading customer relationship management company that helps match contractors in a specific geographic area with customers looking for their services. People seeking reputable and affordable contractors for their basement …
Regardless of the amount of schooling you’ve had, it’s likely that you didn’t take any courses in home repair or how to keep a basement dry. Even general contractors and home builders need to educate themselves and seek out experts when it comes to foundation problems, water seepage into basements, …
Appleton, which received more than three inches of rain since midnight on Sunday, broke a record for high temperatures on Sunday when the mercury hit 55 degrees, Gorczany said. The mild temperatures won’t last long though. As rain moves out of the area, cold air will take its place. Gorczany …
One of the fastest-growing and most reliable and affordable basement and foundation repair contractors in Wisconsin has expanded its operations into Minnesota. Basement Repair Specialists has opened two Minnesota offices, one in Lake Elmo and another in Burnsville. To better serve Minnesota customers, Basement Repair Specialists has a new location. …
