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"Mr. Gomez came to inspect our issue the day after I called. He appeared on time, inspected the area, took measurements, and recommended an inside French drain around three perimeters of our house--about 130 feet. He was very personable and took time to answer all of our questions. He buried one gutter downspout and tied it into the sump pump drain line extending it out an extra 40 feet from the house. We also requested he bury a 2nd downspout and extend it 50 feet from the house. A driveway drain in front of a garage door on the 4th side of the house was also added. He and his men arrived as promised and completed the job in 3 days. They prepared the area by wrapping all furniture, etc. in plastic before starting work. Concrete floors were also covered in plastic. The first day jack hammers rocked the house as they used them to chip up a foot wide channel in the concrete to make room for laying the Waterguard system. After the first day, all other work was quiet and quick. They were able to bury the drain lines outside and replace grass so that no evidence of any digging is even apparent without close inspection--amazing!!! Everything was completely cleaned up inside afterwards with no need to even vacuum. We consulted 5 companies before contracting with Uneven Floors. Not only was the system he installed comparable to what the others recommended, but was several thousand dollars cheaper. We have not had a hard rain to test the system, but water poured into the installed channel went to the sump pump so I would be highly surprised if it doesn't work as promised. As others have indicated in reviews, Mr. Gomez is very quick to respond to calls and emails. I would highly recommend this company."
"Half of my project was installing and burying a drainage line to pull water away from my home. Brandon, Sergio, and Terrence did an exceptional job! From the moment they arrived, until completion, they were very courteous and willing to explain any and all questions I had. They even installed and buried an additional drain line from my gutter downspout next to the drain line they were installing and connected it to the yardwell along with their drain line. I would definitely recommend Mount Valley based on the work and character of each of these guys. They reflect good on this company!"
"The representative who initially came to the house to explain BDry's procedure was very courteous and professional. I received a quote on the spot. I had two other companies come out (one company did not even bother to get back to me with an estimate). Each company had a different opinion of what needed to be done and BDry's procedure was the least invasive and made the most sense. The team who actually did the work was very courteous and stayed until the job was done - a 12 hour process. (That was one question I didn't think to ask - approximately how long would it take) They communicated with us throughout the day, for example they asked where we wanted the sump pump to drain, instead of just making the decision. Overall, I am very happy we chose BDry.!"
Very Responsible, Paying Attention to minor things. Prefer to solve problems rather than just make temporary fixes. Paying attention to customers and ready to build relationships with them.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL\nHydroseeding / Erosion Control - Lawn & Yard Work\n\nPlease visit our website @ www.AgilityLawnServices.com to see the government certifications that we hold, along with more pictures in our photo gallery. These certifications, to the government, shows responsibility as a small business owner and are updated yearly. \nI'm also a CEPSI (certified erosion preventive & sediment control inspector) via SCDOT. So, your hydroseeding/erosion control work is in good hands. I'll simplify the process when explaining and keep you abreast of all the steps until completion. \nOur lawn & yard work is of the utmost quality. We're on time and get an understanding of what you're looking for prior to the work. In short, we take care of your lawn like it's our own.
"Where the water had leaked through the cinderblock the jack-hammer broke that area off the block and I was left with areas of bigger holes. They cracked a cinderblock on the second tier and repaired it without telling me. This now leaks when the ground is satuated with a week of heavy rain where I never had a leak before. Where the water is pumped out works ok until there is less water to push out and now I have the water dribbling down the out-let drain creating a whole in the soil. On the whole it doesn't look as pretty as the pictures in the book. Except for that new crack they created the system does work well. I did put in an outside french drain to carry excess water away from the side of the house where I have the new crack. It didn't leak much and not at all with light rain-falls. I used floating carpet tiles in case the crack gets worse. As for the drain cover, I put some flushing around it to direct the water away from the corner of the house. Luckily, I took pictures of the whole job after the first couple of heavy rain falls so I have back-up to prove what I am saying. You can see the water seepage from the crack and many places where the water seeped out of the drain itself. However, I figured the stones needed time to settle along with any excess debri. I am going into my 2nd year and rain-fall has not been as heavy.So far, no leaks for 12 months. The personnel were polite and cleaned up before they left. Would another company have done any better, I doubt it, as, they would use the one jack-hammer with the same force to break up the cement. Since my proberty collects all the water flowing down from the top of the neighborhood I didn't have much choice but to choose this type of water-proofing. I also put in french drains around the edge of my property to direct excess water to the back of my property where there is a slope to carry most of it off to a lake a half a mile away. The one would not have worked without the other. I do have to keep my gutters cleared otherwise my basement walls become satuated. It definately was not a final solution but at least I'm not spending days suctioning up water and drying my basement out with a fan and heater. At this present time when I get heavy rain I can sleep without worry my basement is flooding. However, I noticed my wall has new settlement cracking between the cinderblocks which I feel can be easily patched. My walls were slightly pushing in but that seems to have corrected itself ergo, cracks elsewhere. One day my house my collapse but I feel I won't have anymore flooding. "
You can drain a hot tub very quickly by using a submersible pump rather than the hose-sized drain at the bottom exterior of the tub. A pump can move up to 30 gallons per minute, draining your hot tub in no time. Using the regular drain can take up to two hours.
The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but liquid drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.
You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.
Common drain issues include slow-running drains, whether in a sink or shower, clogged drains, a bad smell, and water backing up into a sink, shower, or bathtub. Causes range from hair, grease, roots, or toilet paper clogging the drainpipes to flooding outside the home, which prevents sewer lines from draining properly.
You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.
The Saluda, SC homeowners’ guide to french drain services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A French drain costs around $9,250 to install, but several factors will determine the final price you pay. Learn the cost to install French drains in this guide.
You’ve decided on a French drain system but need to determine whether the drain holes should face up or down. Our guide can point you in the right direction—literally.
French drains help keep water away from the interior and exterior of your home. There are three different French drains to choose from, based on where water collects.
