For many homeowners, a sump pump is out of sight so out of mind. Others mistakenly believe, too, that a sump pump’s function is to keep their basement dry. What a sump pump really does is to keep the water table around your structure below the level of the basement, maintaining stable soil and the…
Leaky basements not only smell and feel terrible, but they pose serious risks to the structure of your home…and even your health! Moisture in the walls and floors of your basement creates a breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria and mold. These can give your home that “basement smell.” A house with a dry…
Foundation cracks can strike fear in any home or business owner, but there’s no need to panic. Not all cracks spell significant trouble. And for foundation cracks that do need attention, the crew at Sitework Developing is here to help. As foundation repair contractors, we have 30 years of experience repairing foundations for homes…
Despite the fancy title, a French drain is simply a trench that is filled with gravel. It‘s designed to divert water to a new location. People often use French drains to help move water that pools in their yard away from the foundation of their home. If you have a swampy area, standing water in…