Why do French drains fail?

• <div><p>French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe. </p><p>Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.</p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to stay in a house with a flooded basement?

• <div><p>It depends on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/causes-and-costs-flooded-basement.htm">what caused your basement flooding</a>, the extent of the problem, and the risk of the flood continuing. If your flood is coming from a septic system or sewer line, breathing in the sewer gasses can be dangerous, so you should vacate. If the flood occurs from an ongoing natural disaster, relocating to a safe area might be wise. If you just have a plumbing leak or rainwater coming in, you can likely stay in the house if you don&rsquo;t have electrical lines down there, but make sure you call in professionals to fix the issue immediately. </p></div>

Q: Can you live in a damp basement?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s possible to live in a damp basement, it&rsquo;s usually not healthy to do so. Damp air affects your breathing, and it also promotes mold growth and pest infestation that can make living in a damp basement dangerous. You should plan to resolve any moisture issues and set up preventative measures before using your basement as a living space.</p></div>

Q: What's the difference between a channel drain and a French drain?

• <div><p>While both a channel drain and a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-french-drain.htm">French drain</a> serve a similar purpose, a French drain is designed to prevent groundwater from causing flooding issues. This type of drain system goes underneath the soil and is completely surrounded by soil and rock. A channel drain, also called a trench drain, removes surface water before it ever enters the ground&mdash;hence the concrete and above-ground installation method.</p></div>

Q: Can a damp basement affect upstairs?

• <div><p>Yes, the air from a damp basement can travel up into your living area through a process called the stack effect, so moisture, mold spores, and other debris in your basement air can all decrease your indoor air quality on your main floors. Additionally, damp basements can promote the rotting of building materials, which can damage flooring, insulation, and framing on your first floor in addition to materials in the basement. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2021
Very professional and timely when I called and expressed my concerns about the foundation settling. They patiently walked me through the repair process and answered all my questions. Highly recommend!
Mr. Foundation LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
The ceiling was not installed under the crown molding, and the edges look rough. He didn't cover the hardwood floors and dripped paint while painting. The ceiling paint looks spotty and poor. The drywall repairs were terrible with a severe bow in the wall. He came back after we complained to...
Belleau Sky Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Excellent service! Very professional. This is the second time Wayne has repaired my AC unit. Last year he replaced a switch or compressor on the unit. He came out within 24 hrs to get my unit up and running. Will definitely use him again.
ColemanAir, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Professional job with great follow up. When I ran over a nail and got a slow leak, it was repaired FREE. "Because you bought the tires here."
TAYLOR'S AUTO CLINIC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Awful. The man (Marty H.) came with the crew the first day and then left. We did not see him until the job was over. His crew looked like convicts that he had gotten out on work-release. They tore one of the screens upstairs and did not claim respnsibility nor offer to replace it. After a...
Advance Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2013
The initial contact I made with Canton Construction was to see if my house had any hail damage from the past years storms. Many homes in our neighborhood sub have been having the roofs repaired and most completely replaced. Turned out after a few weeks of inspection and sending off the...
Canton Construction Corp MIGRATED ADS
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Reviewed in April 2013
We have been their customer for about 13 years now. They do all of our heating, air, and plumbing services. We feel like they are very honest. If something ever goes wrong after a repair, they come out immediately to repair the issue.
Mitch Wright Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in April 2012
Ralph, from the company, came out to give me an estimate. I was asking him if he felt that we should replace the gutters entirely or simply repair them. Another company had tried to sell me on replacing them entirely with new gutters. Ralph explained how they could be adequately repaired and how...
Brothers Sheetmetal
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