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Avatar for All-ways Dry LLC
All-ways Dry LLC
5.0(
26
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

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Warranties offered

"Had a potential sump pump problem in my home. Jim took info and investigated my pump mfg. He came out and gave me some simple suggestions and did NOT charge me for the service call. I would recommend these guys for their honesty."
trench dug and drain tile pitched
Excavated and defects exposed
drain tile encased with gravel
defects repaired with waterproof cement
visqueen Vapor barrier covering gravel

+33

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Atlantic Coast Waterproofing Inc
4.8(
88
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The most important thing I can say about Atlantic Coast Waterproofing is meet with all other foundation experts first, then call Gary. Why? INSPECTION 1. He pointed out that my basement floor overlaid the footer at different heights based on where you are in basement. --No other specialist pointed this out, this detail is very important 2. He was able to point out previous homeowners put in "home made" system --No other specialist pointed this out, this detail is very important 3. He was able to answer my questions about exterior of house that might need attention to maximize keeping basement as dry as possible, while working in parallel with interior system 4. Professional, respectful, straight forward PROPOSAL 1. Informative 2. Best warranty in the industry. 3. Cost came in similar to other proposals that would not have been effective solution for my situation INSTALLATION - BASICS 01. Anytime Gary ran into a home specific challenge he was able to overcome and offer different solutions to correct 03. Any silly question I had was happily answered 04. Walked me through progress daily 05. Was able to adapt to inspector asking for a different proposed sump pump solution, this was no problem 06. Was able to re-assure me that removal of old shower was best interest when he found sub-par installation and mold! 07. The work was super clean in basement 08. Trench was a good 14 inches wide, dug to bottom of footer, with 4 inch pipe installed 09. Gary made sure to test each weep hole very carefully and re-drilled any hole with questionable drainage or mortar clogs 09. Final gravel, pipe and cement installation was executed flawlessly 10. Permit inspector raved about the good job Gary and his team had done and he passed inspection with flying colors INSTALLATION - ABOVE AND BEYOND 01. There was questionable broken shower drain pipe, he just fixed it, no problem 02. While preparing area around sump pump Gary went the extra mile to investigate what could be another bad "home made" plumbing solution. Turns out the previous owner did not connect sump pump outlet to main sewer line, leaving a visible gap, and essentially allowing sewer gases to escape! Gary then switched gears, put on his plumber hat, and had multiple solutions to correct problem. There was a nominal cost associated with it, but I was MORE THAN HAPPY to pay for properly fixing a very bad plumbing situation. 03. Gary's crew are also there to get it done right. When his crew arrived one member pointed out that cleanout to main sewer line was not up to code. This was not pressing concern, but once other plumbing problems were uncovered, they brought this up to code at cost of some new PVC pipe. Very nice. 04. Gary's final cleanup surprised me, in a good way. After seeing first hand the unavoidable mess this type of work can cause, Gary humbly said they do their best with final clean up. Well, when we did final inspection, the basement and exterior never looked better. Nice."
Excavating this wall in Troy and prepping it for our liquid membrane.
Perimeter of basement floor has been removed and trenches have been dug to the base of the footing.
Repairing Rod Holes.
All soil that is excavated is laid on boards to make clean up much easier at the end of the job.
Removing the perimeter of the basement floor slab.

+28

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dry Basements Plus, LLC
4.7(
77
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Basements Plus (legally known as Dry Basements Plus) is a local, family-owned company proudly serving Southeast Michigan for more than 20 years. Whether you're dealing with a wet basement, foundation cracks, crawl space issues, or moisture problems, our team has the solutions to protect your home & give you peace of mind.\n\nFrom basement waterproofing & foundation repair to crawl space encapsulation & humidity control, we provide solutions backed by decades of experience and a commitment to doing the job right the first time. Call today for a free consultation (248) 926-6630.

Waterproofing
Waterproofing
Waterproofing
Waterproofing
Perimeter Drainage System

+55

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

A plumber can get to the bottom of your smelly drain and clean it with specialized jets, hoses, and drain-safe cleaning solutions. It is also smart to call in a plumber if you suspect your drain smell is coming from a stubborn clog or even a leaky pipe.

Anything from debris, rust, ice, and even poor installation can cause clogs in your plumbing vents. Some signs of a clog include slow drains, gurgling sounds in drains and toilets, and bad odors. The bad odors are the most concerning, as these can include methane and hydrogen sulfide. Contact a plumber to come take a look if you notice any of these signs.

A washing machine should drain the water used during its cycle through a drainpipe and out through the house’s plumbing. This is the same plumbing that sinks and shower drains run to, and if the U-bend is installed correctly, it shouldn’t smell. The total drainage from the house is then integrated into the city sewer system or, if you’re in the country, dispersed into a septic tank.

If you don’t have a sewer cleanout, clearing out clogs can be extremely difficult. You would need to try to clear the clog from sink drains, but it can be harder to reach the clog all the way in the drain line. A sewer cleanout makes it much faster and easier for pros to clear clogs from your main sewer line.

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