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Melted Snow = Rain In the midst of winter, the last thought on a homeowner’s mind is to worry about waterproofing...

1. Inspect your sump pump Sump pumps should be looked at every three or four months to ensure the system is...

When building a home or gaining knowledge about your home, Fortress Foundation Solutions recommends knowing what type of foundation your...

Leaky Basement WallsLeaking basement walls can limit the way you use your basement space. The cracks create leaks that tend...

Virginia foundation repair contractors for settlement, uneven floors, wall cracks, and more.

Take a walk around the outside of your house. Look for: Cracks that stair step between bricks, gaps between brick and...

Water always seeks the path or paths of least resistance. This water can get into your home through cracks in...

Choosing the right contractor for the job is an important first step. No matter what you are planning to do,...

If you have a crawlspace excessive humidity will cause dampness and mold growth in the crawlspace and also effect the...

Rain in the forecast is viewed as a welcome change for some of us. We see the brown grass and cracked...

Most people think that only older homes suffer from foundation/structural issues but that isn't the case. According to an article...

It is Hot in Virginia! Your Crawl Space is Suffering! Today's temperature may be 93 but the heat index is...

You've spent time with a system design specialist and decided to get started on the project. What happens after the...

Why Every Homeowner Needs a Sump Pump Many homeowners might ask why they need a sump pump saying that their...

We've all been there, it's storming and the power goes out. We're without our daily comforts and necessities. You never...

Those of you who have a damp or flooded basement understand the value of having a dry one. Wet basements...

While most people don't consider themselves to be experts at noticing foundation or structural problems when home shopping, a...

Some people dread rain in the forecast more than others because they know that their basement or crawlspace is going...

Rain in the forecast could mean that your basement is about to leak AGAIN! Odds are if you've had a...

My sump pump or WaterWatch alarm is going off. What do I do? Answer: First and foremost – do not...

Drywall crack causes Cracks can be caused by poor taping, moisture and house settling. The location of the crack gives...