3 Ways Water Can Enter Your Basement
We all know a wet or leaky basement is not good for the health of your home, but how does water get there in the first place? You might hear someone say, “My basement only leaks when it rains…”. That may happen, but it doesn’t mean you should ignore the issue. To put it another […]
Why Sidewalks Become Uneven and Who it Impacts
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the sidewalk in front of your home. It’s not so much for you as it is for the pedestrians around your neighborhood. However, the sidewalk on your property is your responsibility to maintain. There are a few factors that could cause a sidewalk to need repairs. Rain […]
What is That?! – Sewer Backup Prevention
What is That?! It’s a double whammy — an Overhead Sewer System AND an Exterior Vault. Otherwise known as a Sewer Backup Prevention System! The sewer lines in our homes move used water from our tubs, washing machines, dishwashers, toilets, and sinks away from our home. When a line gets backed up, water builds up […]
Cost for Fixing a Crack
Nearly every home “settles” into place in one way or another after it’s built. This can show up in tiny, hairline cracks along some interior walls. You might even hear your home creaking in the night. These are normal occurrences and not cause for concern. Unless the cracks in the walls continue to grow. That […]
After The Flood: Now What?
What do you do after there is a flood? The helpful document below gives you some insight into potential issues your home can face.
How Weather Affects Concrete
In the summer months, a lot can happen to the concrete in and around our homes. And with more people out and about, concrete issues might feel more noticeable – and more annoying. From a sunken sidewalk slab to a cracked concrete driveway, the climate of the region has a direct impact on the soil […]
Hear it From Lou: Sewer Backup Prevention
SPONSORED CONTENT Modern plumbing is amazing! But it can also cause big problems. By Lou Manfredini You probably don’t think about the plumbing in your home, you just want it to work. Did you know that Perma Seal offers plumbing services by licensed plumbers? Whether you need a new water heater, toilet or faucet installed, […]
Why Fix the Issue Now?
We know undertaking a major home repair isn’t an easy decision. Sometimes, you may be tempted to put off a foundation repair, basement or crawl space water leak, or broken concrete because they tend to worsen very slowly or leak only when it rains. For foundation issues, symptoms sometimes take several years for a crack […]
Sinking Concrete at Your New Home? It Could Be Poorly Compacted Soil
A new house in a new neighborhood can be exciting. It can feel like the possibilities are endless. Even better, new homes usually come free of problems… for a time. When builders construct new homes, they disrupt the natural soils, digging into them to assemble the foundation and shifting the earth to create a flat […]
What is That? – Downspout Extension
What is That?! It’s an Underground Downspout Extension. When you have water building up in your lawn, it points to a yard drainage problem which generally means the water on your property is not draining away quickly enough after it rains or when the snow melts. Excess rain water in your garden or landscaped area […]
