How do I remove standing water around the foundation?

• <div><p>French drains and yard grading systems are two highly effective ways to fix standing water around the foundation. Since the French drain uses a perforated pipe covered by gravel, you won’t have to worry about water taking the soil away from your foundation. Meanwhile, yard grading levels out the ground to prevent water from gathering around your foundation.</p></div>

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Q: Why does my crawl space smell like a sewer?

• <div><p>A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor. </p></div>

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 it safe to live in a house with water damage?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not safe to live in a house with water damage until a trained professional gives you the all-clear to return. Mold can grow within one to two days after water damage and weaken your home&rsquo;s structural integrity. Always have your home inspected after water damage to ensure it&rsquo;s safe to live in.</p></div>

Q: Should water in the basement go away on its own?

• <div><p>Pooling or standing water in your basement should be cause for alarm and action. This indicates that there is a leak or a drainage issue, and until you repair the root of the problem, the situation will only happen again or grow in severity. It&rsquo;s important to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-fast-can-water-damage-ruin-home.htm">deal with water damage</a> as soon as it occurs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2022
We hired DM renovation,LLC for my bathroom remodel. I want to install a steam SPA shower, a soaking Tub, a SmartBidet in my bathroom. I want a high quality and good workmanship in the job. Drium and his crew work very hard to delivered it on time and gave me -my friends and family described...
DM Renovation, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Fred and his father-in-law were terrific to work with and the workers did an excellent job with top quality work. We really appreciated the time Fred and his father-in-law took to explain various options for materials (particularly flooring) and what work would be accomplished. Fred's philosophy...
Premier Floors Inc
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Reviewed in December 2013
Only interested in insulating attic and basement. No general info regarding doors, windows, and other sources of heat loss
Mark Group
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Reviewed in August 2013
I had called 4 other electricians having to leave messages and none returned my call. Jerry Tamanaha answered his phone and advised me immediately and scheduled a time he could come to my home. He had to replace some damaged wire and reinstalled a new GFCI receptacle I had tried to install...
JERRY H TAMANAHA LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
Scott was prompt, professional, courteous,and knowledgeable. He determined that we did not have a poured cement basement. He referred us to another Angie's List provider. He also called the provider to tell him what he found and checked back with us to see how the repair was progressing. He did...
VALLIERES WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
There were two men that came to my home, one seemed very knowledgeable and the other man seemed extremely underqualified. When they brought the tube in through my home they scratched the drywall and paint throughout my halls. When I asked the man to show me how he had cleaned the dryer, he...
Andersons Mechanical Service LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
David started with a questionnaire that our son eventually filled out (so busy at work) - that survey detailed his likes and dislikes in all kinds of areas and his dreams for the basement. Our son is smart and told David that when it came to colors, fixtures, and other choices of style that...
PURE Home Design
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Reviewed in October 2011
My basement flooded due to the recent weather (rain etc). Spoke with a few companies. All Aspects was the only company that responded quickly and worked closely to help me remedy my basement water issues. I was very happy with the work, timeliness of the work, and the care taken to make me...
All Aspects Waterproofing
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Reviewed in September 2005
WE HAD THIS DONE WHILE WE WERE AWAY, HAVING HAD EXCELLENT EXPERIENCES WITH BOB AND HIS COMPANY PREVIOUSLY. WE DID NOT GET OTHER ESTIMATES. THE PRICE SEEMED RATHER HIGH TO US. THE INTERIOR PAINT JOB LOOKS GOOD. SHELVES WERE LEFT AT A DANGEROUS TILT - LUCKILY NOTHING FELL OR BROKE. THE...
The House Doctors
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

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.

It’s not safe to live in a house with water damage until a trained professional gives you the all-clear to return. Mold can grow within one to two days after water damage and weaken your home’s structural integrity. Always have your home inspected after water damage to ensure it’s safe to live in.

French drains and yard grading systems are two highly effective ways to fix standing water around the foundation. Since the French drain uses a perforated pipe covered by gravel, you won’t have to worry about water taking the soil away from your foundation. Meanwhile, yard grading levels out the ground to prevent water from gathering around your foundation.

Pooling or standing water in your basement should be cause for alarm and action. This indicates that there is a leak or a drainage issue, and until you repair the root of the problem, the situation will only happen again or grow in severity. It’s important to deal with water damage as soon as it occurs.

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