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Q: What happens if I overwater my foundation?

• <div><p>Overwatering can cause issues like water pooling and drainage problems. To prevent overwatering, monitor your soil levels on a regular basis and change your watering schedule as necessary.</p></div>

Q: When should you not finish a basement?

• <div><p>Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn&rsquo;t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. </p></div>

Q: What materials can stop a flood?

• <div><p>The most flood-resistant materials you can count on in a flood scenario are concrete, closed-cell insulation, foam insulation (also known as expandable foam), pressure-treated wood, marine-grade plywood, and ceramic tile. When a material is flood-resistant, it can withstand direct contact with floodwater for at least 72 hours without being significantly damaged. </p></div>

Q: Does water damage always result in mold?

• <div><p>Water damage always poses a primary risk of mold and mildew, but growth is not guaranteed. The chances of mold developing depend on several factors, including the severity of the damage and how quickly the area is cleaned and dried. To prevent mold, you must act quickly&mdash;ideally within the first 24 hours. Clean up all water and thoroughly dry the affected area. If the damage is extensive, you were unable to address it immediately, or you suspect mold has already started to grow, it is best to assume it is present and hire a professional mold inspector or removal expert to assess the situation.</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 October 11, 2026

Reviewed in October 2026
this guy answered the phone on a Friday evening when workers staying as a favor in my cabin had clogged the sewer line with 10 rolls of toilet paper in 2 days. He offered to come the next day and I said for $100 more will you come tonight and he said Ok but tried to change it later. He did...
VENOM PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in February 2026
Josue Salgado, of R and S Electric and Builders; came out on February 13th. When he saw what was the issue he informed me he never done a project like this before but he wanted to try. He worked on a water leak I had. At the end of his completing the job, the leak was at minimal. Josue, told me...
R & S Electric & Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2025
Our office ceiling turned out amazing!!! Top quality work!! The owner was very responsive, professional, always keeping us informed and was able to get the job done faster than we anticipated. We will definitely use Central Valley Suspended Ceiling Services in the future should the need arise....
Central Valley Suspended Ceiling Services
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Reviewed in February 2025
Miguel was a consummate professional who saved our roof right before a rain storm. He came out at night to beat the storm and quickly and expertly patched three holes. He was very thorough and his price could not be beat! HIRE THIS MAN! You won't be sorry! Thank you Miguel and Aguilera...
Aguilar Construction
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Reviewed in June 2024
Josh and his company did far more than a yard install. They did front and backyards. Concrete driveways , curbs and lighting. The quality of work is exemplary and we have received numerous compliments of the work. I would highly recommend Josh and his team.
J T URBANO CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in August 2023
We have used Seal-N-Build for multiple projects. Carter has helped us with everything from seal coating to fence work, and many other home-improvement projects in between. He and his team are definitely hard workers.
Seal-N-Build
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Reviewed in January 2023
Jim did an outstanding job of cleaning our gutters over two days. He worked in rainy and snowy conditions and was determined to complete the job. He was very safety conscious. I would recommend him to other homeowners.
Jack Of All Master of Some
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Reviewed in August 2022
We are very happy with our concrete cleaning / staining around our pool.
Concrete Innovations, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
Sam came out within one hour of me visiting the homeadvisor website. He snaked out the drain and showed us why the problem happened...improper installation of the drainpipe in the basement. That's for another day, but the immediate problem was fixed quickly.
Raptor Rooter & Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
A company is only good as its employees and my experience holds true for Treeium. My neighbor s had three of their bathrooms remolded and referred Treeium to me and stressed I go with the project manager they had on their job Eitan Epstein. From the first meeting with Eitan we knew we...
Treeium, Inc.
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Groundworks

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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1990

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Warranties offered

"The team went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything that was being done during the project. Very kind and respectful team. Great work. Thanks to Foreman Erick Baez chia Juan Ortega, Bricio Contreras, Aamuel Ayala, Alonso Castaneda and Juan Valenzuela Diaz."

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Palm Construction, Inc.

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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

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Hightower Plumbing Systems

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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Done in a timely manner and very knowledgeable with all the tools necessary to get any plumbing job done."

Copper House Mainline Shut-Off New Build+Irrigstion Mainline Shut-Off/Piping

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Chris olive handyman services

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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

HANDYMAN & DECK BUILDER! FREE PHONE ESTIMATES! \n\nI'm Chris Olive and my family has a long history of working in construction and I am proud to continue that tradition. I am a handyman and a deck builder.\n\nI provide these services: Decks & porches, drywall, carpentry, doors & windows, landscaping, painting, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, and miscellaneous activities. \n\nI don't check my emails very often, so call or text me 24/7 at (209) 283-4221.\n\n We are an owner-operated small business.\nI take cash, venmo, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Card.

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Frontline General Engineering

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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Offers commercial services

With over 16 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

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Snipes Professional Service

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Serving Murphys, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

Snipes Professional Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Overwatering can cause issues like water pooling and drainage problems. To prevent overwatering, monitor your soil levels on a regular basis and change your watering schedule as necessary.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage.

The most flood-resistant materials you can count on in a flood scenario are concrete, closed-cell insulation, foam insulation (also known as expandable foam), pressure-treated wood, marine-grade plywood, and ceramic tile. When a material is flood-resistant, it can withstand direct contact with floodwater for at least 72 hours without being significantly damaged.

Water damage always poses a primary risk of mold and mildew, but growth is not guaranteed. The chances of mold developing depend on several factors, including the severity of the damage and how quickly the area is cleaned and dried. To prevent mold, you must act quickly—ideally within the first 24 hours. Clean up all water and thoroughly dry the affected area. If the damage is extensive, you were unable to address it immediately, or you suspect mold has already started to grow, it is best to assume it is present and hire a professional mold inspector or removal expert to assess the situation.

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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