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Q: How do I get rid of moisture under my elevated deck?

• <div><p>If you notice standing water under the deck after rainstorms, you may need a drainage system to efficiently move this water. You do not want standing water to rest against your foundation or against support posts for the deck, as this could cause significant structural problems over time. Make sure the area has proper grading, too.</p></div>

Q: Is sealing a foundation ever not recommended?

• <div><p>In some circumstances, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/foundation-refacing.htm">foundation refacing</a> or repair may be a better option for your home than sealing a foundation. It&rsquo;s always a good idea to take steps to prevent moisture problems in your foundation, but if there are any structural concerns, those will usually need to be fixed first. When dealing with foundation issues, it&rsquo;s a good idea to get a professional opinion so you can avoid bigger problems down the road. </p></div>

Q: Do installations include weatherproofing?

• <div><p>Yes, professional installers use weather-resistant materials to protect the dish and cabling from environmental damage.</p></div>

Q: What do you put around the bottom of your house?

• <div><p>If you decide to fill the space around your home&rsquo;s foundation with landscaping materials, it&rsquo;s important to consider the aesthetic as well as technical factors like drainage and protection from pests and the elements. Materials such as gravel, rubber mulch, concrete, and brick masonry are all good options.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a crawl space be under a house?

• <div><p>A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.</p></div>

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Last update on April 17, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Would highly recommend, honest and hard working. He did an outstanding job paving our driveway, He also put in a drain box for free and made sure we had proper drainage.
Pacific West Asphalt
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Reviewed in July 2023
We needed to replace our old flooring. BFA Flooring Company responded quickly and in a timely manner to our request. In addition to the high-quality installation of floor coverings, we had a professional preparation of the floor coated with a waterproof layer so that there would be no...
BFA FLOORING
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Reviewed in November 2021
Brookes Painting rates A+ for professional response, being on time, professional quality and fair pricing. Jeremy Brooks, Kristen Baker are wonderful to work with to establish our paint estimate and scheduling. Application experts Steven and Arian provided exceptional workmanship, exterior...
Brooks Painting Inc
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Reviewed in September 2017
We were losing water pressure in the house when I came upon All American Plumbing review on homeadvisor. Called them up and Brian was quick to get back to me. He came out the same day and we worked out a plan on how to tackle the issue, obviously our water line had broke somewhere between the...
All American Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
being a superintendant of a large construction company i have seen Ed (owner of Lorelis Painting ) do both large & small painting jobs he has always doe an outstanding job. I hired him to paint my house & he was extreamly helpful in all aspects includind color selection to waterproofing. I...
Lorelis Painting
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Reviewed in September 2013
Unfortunately the services were not needed, but I would recommend to anyone needed to waterproof their foundation. <br />
General Waterproofing & Construction Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
Before Work: <br /> I needed to repair gutter, down spouts, and roof leak. I enlisted couple of contractors from the Angie's list. I had at least three roof <br /> contractors and 3 gutter repair-men to give me their opinion and quote. All of them were very courteous and professional. All...
J Ratch Construction Inc
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Reviewed in September 2010
We are extremely pleased with the service provided by East Coast Waterproofing. Our basement started leaking shortly after we'd finished some basement remodeling and we needed very quick services. The company came out quickly and finished the work in two days. The quote was reasonable,...
East Coast Waterproofing Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2008
Tom found a small amount of mold in the basement, under the kitchen sink, and on the bathroom windowsill. He provided a report with suggestions for mold remediation along with his estimate. The estimate was more than I could pay at the time ($1500), so we followed his suggestions and completed...
Certified Mold Inspection & Remediation Services
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Reviewed in September 2007
Mark's crew drywalled our basement walls and ceiling. Two bedrooms, full bath, rec room, hallway, closets, under-stairs kid's play area with small opening, and part of our mech room for a total of about 1000 square feet. The drywall was completed in two days. The taping and mudding started on...
MARK'S DRYWALL
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Groundworks

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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Groundwork’s did a great job on our house. Luis G was an amazing Forman with Ken H and Mark P all waterproofed under our house. They worked quickly, efficiently and thoroughly left all areas in tact and clean. Luis communicated very clearly about the all aspects of the job until it was completed."

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Recommended by58%of homeowners

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RSF Construction Inc.

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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

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Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Palm Construction, Inc.

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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Very professional. Completed the job in two weeks. The deliverables were as promised. They were very independent, requiring only minimal involvement from the client. However, communication with the owner could be enhanced a bit."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"It went great, now my home is mold free thanks to Chris at Bio Clean."

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Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Lifetime Green Coatings Sacramento

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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"I am completely satisfied with my new garage floor job. The crew was professional, on time and hard working. All in all, a great experience from start to finish."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very nice job, highly recommend"

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Angels Handyman Service

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Serving Davis, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to Angel's Handyman Service. We serve you with a commitment to service and value. We appreciate your interest and look forward to earning your business. 916-337-2127

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

If you notice standing water under the deck after rainstorms, you may need a drainage system to efficiently move this water. You do not want standing water to rest against your foundation or against support posts for the deck, as this could cause significant structural problems over time. Make sure the area has proper grading, too.

In some circumstances, foundation refacing or repair may be a better option for your home than sealing a foundation. It’s always a good idea to take steps to prevent moisture problems in your foundation, but if there are any structural concerns, those will usually need to be fixed first. When dealing with foundation issues, it’s a good idea to get a professional opinion so you can avoid bigger problems down the road.

Yes, professional installers use weather-resistant materials to protect the dish and cabling from environmental damage.

If you decide to fill the space around your home’s foundation with landscaping materials, it’s important to consider the aesthetic as well as technical factors like drainage and protection from pests and the elements. Materials such as gravel, rubber mulch, concrete, and brick masonry are all good options.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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