The Basement & Foundation Repair Show
Two minutes at a time, we answer the basement and foundation questions New Hampshire homeowners actually ask. Wet basements, cracked foundations, crawl spaces, radon, the works. No sales pitch. We explain it the way we would standing in your basement, and we will tell you when not to spend the money.
Your Sump Pump Won't Shut Off
A sump pump that keeps running usually means one of three things: a stuck float, a bad check valve, or a high water table doing its job. Here is how to tell which one you've got.
Water Coming In the Bulkhead Door
Water comes in around the bulkhead door every hard rain. Why it happens and what actually stops it.
Interior vs Exterior Waterproofing
Everyone asks why we fix wet basements from the inside instead of digging up the yard. Here's the honest answer.
White Powder or Mold on the Wall
That stuff on your basement wall is either salt or mold, and telling them apart tells you how worried to be.
What Frost Heave Does to a NH Foundation
Every New England winter, frozen ground pushes on your foundation. What that does and what to watch for.
Screw Piers vs Helical Piers
Two ways to hold up a settling foundation. Which one fits your house, and why it comes down to soil.
The Signs Your Foundation Is Actually Failing
Sticking doors, stair-step cracks, sloping floors. Which signs are cosmetic and which mean call somebody.
Crumbling Fieldstone Foundation
Old New England homes sit on stacked fieldstone. When the mortar goes, here's what it means and what it costs.
The Dangers of an Ignored Crawl Space
A dirt crawl space breathes moisture into your whole house. Why an ignored one rots the place from underneath.
What Basement Finishing Actually Involves
Before you picture the movie room, here's what finishing a basement really includes, starting with staying dry.
New episode every week. Got a basement or foundation problem you want us to cover on the show, or one in your own home you want looked at? Call us at 603-610-1770 and book your free inspection. We will look, tell you what we see, and only suggest a fix if you need one.
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