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About All A+ Yardwork, LLC
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Hammond, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bradley and his crew knew what they were doing. Hard workers. Understood what needed to be done to drain my soggy yard. Installed pipes and drain boxes. Fast and efficient. Returned after heavy rain to make sure drainage was working properly. Very pleased with results."
Relevel regarded work
Relevel regarded work
Relevel regarded work
Drainage work
Drainage work

+62

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
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Pops Handyman Service
New to Angi
Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Hammond, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi im Jesse former Husband and Father for 30+years. I have seen and fixed just about everything that can possibly break or fail inside and outside a home. From installing Floors to making ceilings repairs. Framing and sheetrock installation, replacing doors external and internal. I can haul anything from Vehicles to trash and furniture. I'm a mobile Mechanic also from brake jobs to tune ups and other repairs. Cutting grass, weed eating, Thanks God Bess.

Finished master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Master closet
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Mold and other fungi love moisture, so the best way to prevent mold growth after water damage is to remove as much moisture as possible. First, find the source of the water or moisture, such as a leak or clogged gutters, and correct the problem. Next, remove standing water, vacuum up puddles with a shop vacuum, and run blower fans and dehumidifiers for 24 to 72 hours. Once you've removed all traces of moisture, disinfect the area using either vinegar or bleach to kill any remaining mold spores.

Unfortunately, mold can grow pretty much anywhere, on any kind of surface. However, you’re most likely to see it in damp areas like basements or bathrooms, as well as anywhere there has been a water leak. Consult a local mold specialist to determine if certain areas of your home are prone to mold based on climate and other factors.

No, your basement dehumidifier doesn’t need to be on 24/7. While it’s an excellent tool for tackling damp, musty air, especially in humid seasons, leaving it running nonstop can backfire. Over-drying the space can mess with your sinuses, warp wood, and even crack certain materials. Instead, only use your humidifier when moisture levels rise above 50%, and then give it a break when the humidity levels drop.

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.

While water in your basement is unlikely to make you sick unless it’s coming from a sewage backup, mold is likely to start to grow in wet areas within 24 hours, and mold can make you sick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), inhaling mold spores can cause allergy symptoms, including runny nose, itchy eyes, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and itchy skin. Individuals with pre-existing respiratory issues like asthma and immunocompromised individuals are at an elevated risk of symptoms when inhaling mold spores.

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