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Avatar for All-ways Dry LLC
All-ways Dry LLC
5.0(
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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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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The Service Professor, Inc. - Plumbing
4.3(
1,056
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jonathan did me real solids today. Despite the fact that they were here to clean up bascially messes left by the installers on my HVAC on both AC and furnace, he AGAN went ABOVE and BEYOND when he noticed I was doing my own plumbing project. We had hot water seeping out with our water main shut off on a fixture exchange, and he pointed out we can drain the hot water heater partially to stop this. The last plumber didn't eve care to share this, or even do it. I will not go ANY OTHER PLACE than Service Professor for my plumbing, HVAC and electrical needs. PERIOD. No one else compares!"
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+8

Response time6 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Dry Basements Plus, LLC
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%
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

With a one-way cleanout, you can access your sewer line from one direction. Depending on the way it curves, a plumber can either access the side of the pipe that goes into your home or the side that goes to your yard. On the other hand, two-way cleanouts allow pros to access both sides of the sewer line, thanks to their dual-pipe design (they’re usually U-shaped).

Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you’ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you’re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.

There are a couple of things you can do to help prevent your French drain grate from clogging. First, keep yard debris clear so it doesn’t wash into the drain and clog the grate. You can also install a screen or filter over the grate to prevent large pieces of debris from entering the access point.

A small amount of diluted bleach is okay to pour down a garbage disposal. As part of your weekly garbage disposal maintenance, use 1 teaspoon of bleach with your concoction of ice cubes and lemon peels. Turn on the disposal and run the water until the blades chop up the ice cubes.

Any more bleach in your disposal can harden oils and greases in your drain, which can cause problems. Always wear gloves when working with bleach, and know that you really don’t need bleach at all—vinegar, baking soda, salt, and ice should do the trick.

Anything you drop down your sink runs the risk of damaging and clogging your pipes. Hair, bits of food, and other debris can catch on the item and build up over time, causing a clog. Even if it’s not valuable, it’s definitely worth trying to retrieve the item, or at the very least, asking a pro for specific advice.

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